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We are leaders. We are family. We are Racers.
Recognized as one of America’s best values, ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è offers a high-quality, high-impact, life-defining college experience that prepares you for personal and professional success. Our students are forward-moving and future-thinking. Racers have a relentless pursuit to any goal, like our Thoroughbred racehorse namesakes. A special living and learning community is waiting for you at ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è.
Study what you love
When you choose ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è, you get endless opportunities to pursue your passion. We make sure of it with 148 academic programs that offer small class sizes, individualized attention and hands-on experiences. No matter your major, our supportive faculty and staff are here to help you succeed.

ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è at a glance

10,035 enrolled
The Racer family stretches far and wide. Our students represent 53 countries and 49 states. But, we still value small class sizes with a 17:1 student to faculty ratio.

Nationally recognized
We're proud to be named a 'Best Bang for the Buck' by Washington Monthly, a top-tier university by U.S. News & World Report for over 30 straight years, and one of 'America's Top Colleges' by Forbes.

80,000+ Alumni
We've accumulated a lot of alumni since 1922. ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è alumni are spread all over the globe, but they are always Racers at heart.

#1 Best Value in the South
99% of freshmen students received a scholarship or financial aid, based on our most recent reports. We also have the highest percentage of undergraduate students who graduate with no known student loan debt among all Kentucky public institutions.
How much will it cost?
Academic Achievement Scholarships
ÀÏ¾ÅÆ·²è offers scholarships based on GPA (Trustee and Regents scholarships require ACT/SAT scores) ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for new students.
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TRUSTEE
4.00 to 3.80
AND
33+ ACT or 1450+ SAT
$10,000