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Sunday, 5 April 2015

University of Kentucky - University in Lexington, Kentucky

The University of Kentucky is a public co-educational university in Lexington, Kentucky. Founded in 1865 by John Bowman as the Agricultural and Mechanical College of Kentucky, the university is one state's two land-grant universities, the largest college or university in the state, with 29,385 students as of Fall 2013, and the highest ranked research university in the state according to U.S. News and World Report.

MottoSee blue
Established1865
TypeFlagship Public University
Land-grant
Endowment$992 million
PresidentEli Capilouto
ProvostTim Tracy
Administrative staff
12,430 FTE (2013)
Students29,385 (2013-14)
Undergraduates21,441 (2013-14)
Postgraduates6,994 (2013-14)
LocationLexington, Kentucky, USA
CampusUrban, 784 acres (3.17 km2)
ColorsBlue and White         
AthleticsNCAA Division I – SEC
Sports21 varsity teams
NicknameWildcats
Mascot"The Wildcat," "Scratch"
AffiliationsAPLU
ORAU
SURA
Websitewww.uky.edu