University of Kentucky (Lexington, KY)
The University of Kentucky (UK) is a public, coeducational, research university located in the rolling hills of Lexington. Originally founded as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky in 1865, the university has since widened the breadth of its academic offerings and grown into the largest university in the state.
With nearly 30,000 students currently enrolled, and physically spanning across 784 urban acres, the UK campus is impressive. Also impressive is the university’s library system, which contains 15 specialized libraries on campus.
UK is divided into 16 different specialized Colleges, which span the following areas of study: Agriculture, Food, and Environment, Arts and Sciences, Business and Economics, Communications and Information, Dentistry, Design, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and Social Work. Across all 16 Colleges, there are 93 undergraduate programs, 33 master’s programs, and 66 doctoral programs.
The University of Kentucky is accredited by the accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
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