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.

Motto	See blue
Established	1865
Type	Flagship Public University Land-grant
Endowment	$992 million
President	Eli Capilouto
Provost	Tim Tracy
Administrative staff	12,430 FTE (2013)
Students	29,385 (2013-14)
Undergraduates	21,441 (2013-14)
Postgraduates	6,994 (2013-14)
Location	Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Campus	Urban, 784 acres (3.17 km2)
Colors	Blue and White
Athletics	NCAA Division I – SEC
Sports	21 varsity teams
Nickname	Wildcats
Mascot	"The Wildcat," "Scratch"
Affiliations	APLU ORAU SURA
Website	www.uky.edu

Kentucky State University - University in Frankfort, Kentucky

Kentucky State University is a public co-educational university in Frankfort, Kentucky. Founded in 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, KSU was the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.

Address: 400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States 

Mascot: Thoroughbred

Former names	State Normal School for Colored Persons Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute for Colored Persons Kentucky State Industrial College for Colored Persons Kentucky State College for Negroes Kentucky State College
Motto	"Inspiring Innovation. Growing Leaders. Advancing Kentucky."
Established	1886
Type	Public, HBCU
President	Raymond M. Burse
Provost	Dr. Beverly L. Downing
Undergraduates	2,025
Postgraduates	134
Location	Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S.
Campus	915 acres
Colors	Green and Gold
Athletics	National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II
Nickname	Thorobreds and Thorobrettes
Affiliations	Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Website	www.kysu.edu