ABOUT

We are fortunate that the University of Kentucky is nestled in one of America’s Best Cities - Lexington, Kentucky.

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LEXINGTON HAS IT ALL!

Unwavering hospitality. Great restaurants. Distinctive arts and culture. Beautiful scenery. Rupp Arena, the home of our Kentucky Wildcats. Urban bustle. Rolling hills. Horse farms. That feeling of home.

Facts

Lexington is within a day’s drive of two-thirds of the United States population – at the intersection of interstates 64 and 75.

Three airports – Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati – are within 80 miles of campus.

#6 Best Cities for College Grads SmartAsset, 2021

#9 Friendliest City in the U.S. Conde Nast Traveler, 2020

#33 Best Places to Live in the USA U.S. News and World Report, 2021

#22 The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2021, Travel + Leisure

Leadership Team

Dr. Justin Blevins Director of Residence Life j.blevins@uky.edu