Important Information
- Total undergraduate enrollment：22,136
- Degree-seeking student gender distribution：44:56
- International students：2.3%
General Housing Information
Housing available to students
Yes
Campus housing available for all unmarried students regardless of year
Yes
School provides assistance in finding off-campus housing if on-campus housing is not available
Yes
Students required to live in school-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing
Freshmen
No
Sophomores
No
Juniors
No
Seniors
No
Students on campus during weekends (on average)
70%
Students living on- and off-campus
Students who live off-campus 69%
Students who live in college-owned, operated or affiliated housing 31%
Types of campus housing available
coed dorms
men's dorms
sorority housing
fraternity housing
apartments for married students
Residence Hall Information
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing buildings
22
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing units wired for high-speed Internet access
100%
Residence hall breakdown
Double units
66%
Triple units/suites
23%
Apartments
8%
Single units
3%
Residence Information for Specific Groups
Special housing for international students available
Yes
Disabled-student housing available
Yes
Enrollment
Total enrollment
29,182
Total undergraduate enrollment
22,136
Total graduate enrollment
7,046
Full-time degree-seeking students
20,412
Part-time degree-seeking students
1,334
Non-degree-seeking students
1.8%
Students 25 and older
6%
Average age of full-time students
21
Average age of all undergraduates
21
In-state students
66%
Out-of-state students
31%
Undergraduates who are first generation
23%
Region from which most U.S. students come
East South Central (70%)
International students
2.3%
Number of countries represented by international students
63
Countries most represented by international students
China
34%
Oman
16%
Nigeria
6%
Saudi Arabia
3%
South Korea
3%
Taiwan
3%
Degree-seeking student gender distribution
Degree-seeking women 56%
Degree-seeking men 44%
Degree-seeking student diversity
White
75%
Black
8%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
4%
Asian
3%
Unknown
3%
International
2%
American Indian
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Religious breakdown
N/A
Enrolled students who are veterans or active service members
1.9%
Contact Information
Athletic director
Mitch Barnhart
Athletic director phone number
(859) 257-8015
Athletic director email
mailto:[email protected]
Athletic director/department website
https://ukathletics.com/
NCAA/NAIA Intercollegiate Varsity Sports
Collegiate athletic association
NCAA I
Collegiate athletic conference
Southeastern Conference
Scholarship Sports
Sports
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Men's
?
Women's
Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross country
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Football
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Golf
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Gymnastics
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Rifle
?
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
?
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Tennis
?
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Track and field (indoor)
?
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Track and field (outdoor)
?
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Volleyball
?
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Nonscholarship Sports
Sports
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Men's
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Women's
Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross country
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Football
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Golf
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Gymnastics
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Rifle
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and field (indoor)
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Track and field (outdoor)
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Volleyball
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Club Sports (intercollegiate)
Sports
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Women's
Baseball
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Basketball
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Equestrian
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Field hockey
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Golf
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Ice hockey
?
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Lacrosse
?
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Rugby
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Skiing (alpine)
?
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Skiing (nordic)
?
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
?
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Ultimate frisbee
?
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Volleyball
?
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Water polo
?
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Water skiing
?
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Intramural/recreational sports
Sports
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Men's
?
Women's
Archery
?
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Badminton
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cheerleading
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Cross country
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Fencing
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Football
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Golf
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Gymnastics
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Lacrosse
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Racquetball
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Rodeo
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Rugby
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Soccer
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Softball
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Squash
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Swimming
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Team handball
?
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Tennis
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Track and field (indoor)
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Track and field (outdoor)
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Ultimate frisbee
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Volleyball
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Wrestling
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Student Clubs & Organizations
Registered clubs and organizations
510
Student activities
Choral groups
Musical theater
Concert band
Model UN
Television station
Opera
Jazz band
Pep band
Drama/theater
Dance
Symphony orchestra
Radio station
Literary magazine
Student government
Campus ministries
Student newspaper
International student organization
Marching band
Yearbook
Music ensembles
Public service
Honor societies
Alpha Chapter of Kentucky Tau Beta Pi
Alpha Lambda Delta
Beta Alpha Psi
Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honors Society
Blue Key Honor Society
Chi Sigma Iota Rho Zeta
Eta Kappa Nu Electrical and Computer Engineering Honors Society
Eta Sigma Phi
Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Phi Sigma Pi
International Honor Society in Psychology
Kappa Delta Pi: Alpha Gamma Chapter
Kentucky Journal of Equine Agriculture and Natural Resources Law
Kentucky Law Journal
Lambda Pi Eta
Mu Nu Gamma
Omega Chi Epsilon Chemical Engineering Honor Society
Omicron Delta Kappa
Phi Alpha Theta
Phi Beta Kappa
Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Lambda Sigma
Phi Sigma Theta National Honor Society
Phi Upsilon Omicron- Iota Chapter
Pi Kappa Delta
Pi Sigma Alpha-Delta Chapter
Pi Tau Sigma
Rho Chi Honor Society
Sigma Alpha Lambda
Sigma Delta Pi
Social Enterprise Scholars Pathway
The Society for Collegiate Leadership and Achievement
The Society of Sigma Gamma Epsilon
Religious organizations
Baptist Campus Ministries
Bible Study Club at UK
Black Voices Gospel Choir
Bridges International at UK
Calvary Baptist College Ministry
Campus Outreach
Catholic Wildcats
Cats for Christ
Chabad at University of Kentucky
Chi Alpha Christian Student Fellowship
Chinese Student and Scholar Fellowship
Christian Medical and Dental Association
Christian Student Fellowship
Christians on Campus
CRU
Every Nation Campus
GreekWide
International Friends
Lexington Campus Disciples
Muslim Student Association
Orthodox Christian Fellowship at the University of Kentucky
Ratio Christi - University of Kentucky
Reformed University Fellowship
SGI Buddhist Student Association
Simple Christianity Study
Society for the Study of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition
St. Augustine’s Chapel ― Lutheran-Episcopal Campus Ministry
The Navigators
The Wesley Foundation
University Christian Fellowship
University of Kentucky Hillel
W.A.R. [Worship Anointing & Revival] Campus Outreach Ministries
Young Life College
Minority and international student organizations
Bridgin Da Gapz Cru
Iranian Student Association of the University of Kentucky
Gay Straight Alliance
Educaro Cultural Exchange Program
Latino Student Union
Global Educators Association
Iraqi Student Organization
Social Justice Advocacy Group
Russian Club
Chinese International Fraternity Alliance
Shades of Pride
Martin Luther King Center
Kentucky Karana
Arabic Club at The University of Kentucky
Taiwanese Student Association
Chinese Students & Scholars Association
University of Kentucky Student Veterans Association
Diversity Organizations Council
Invisible Illnesses Alliance
Japanese Culture in Kentucky Society
American Sign Language Club
African Students Association
Persatuan Mahasiswa Indonesia di Amerika Serikat
NAACP
University of Kentucky Korean Student Association
International Student Council
Black Student Union
Turkish Student Association
Omani Student Association
Latino Law Society
Multicultural Out-of-State Student Association Organization
University of Kentucky International Student Ambassadors
Majestic U.N.I.T.Y.
Brazil Without Borders
Other organizations
Wrap Up America
University of Kentucky German Club
Library and Information Science Student Organization
Society of Women Engineers
SCRAP (Student Sculpture Group)
BAE Student Branch (American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers)
The Sexperts
Students Participating in Outreach through Research in Engineering and the Sciences
Wildcat Mens Club Volleyball
Flying Wildcats Booster Club
College of Pharmacy Class of 2015
College of Pharmacy Class of 2016
Lambda Kappa Sigma
ChefMed
National Residence Hall Honorary
Student Success Workshop Series
Leadership Exchange
University of Kentucky Exercise and Medicine Interest Group
Student Health Advisory Council
Students For Rand
Finance Society
Italian Club
American Library Association Student Chapter
Ward O. Griffen Surgical Society
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Interest Group
Pokemon Trainers Association
Bass Fishing Team
Student National Pharmaceutical Association
Accounting/CPT Club at UK
UK Mining Competition Team
The Elite List
Student Affiliates in School Psychology
Community Health Interest Group
Society for Biomaterials
Oncology Interest Group
Bluegrass Collegiate Middle Level Association
Food Science Club
Kentucky Education Association- Student Program
Alpha Psi Omega
Ignite BBN
Capoeira Club at University of Kentucky
Ultrasound Student Interest Group
Salsa Society at The University of Kentucky
The World Report
Pre-PA Club
National Alliance on Mental Illness UK
Interprofessional Lunch & Learn Series
University of Kentucky Raas Team
History Graduate Student Association
Society for the Promotion of Undergraduate Research
Wilderness Medicine Interest Group
University of Kentucky Student Public Health Association
Colleges Against Cancer
Oxfam Club
Ladies Ultimate Club of Kentucky
VOX Voices for Planned Parenthood
Forensics Team
Masters in Health Administration Student Association
University of Kentucky Quiz Bowl Team
University of Kentucky Womens Rugby Football Club
Pharmacy Class of 2017
University of Kentucky DotA 2 Club
Student Activities Board
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics Interest Group
Material Advantage
University of Kentucky Physical Therapy Class of 2016 Hazard Campus
Human Health Sciences Student Council
Military Medicine Interest Group
Society for Mining Metallurgy and Exploration Norwood Student Chapter
The Kentucky Association for Early Childhood Educators
University of Kentucky Ecology Club
Special Libraries Association Student Chapter
UK Snowcats
Salvation Army Clinic Officers Club
College of Arts & Sciences Ambassadors
First Generation Student Organization
SPARC
Fine Dining Association of Lexington
Student Organization Officers
Kentucky Society of Professional Engineers
PhiSoMo Discussion Group
College of Dentistry Class of 2018
Communication Graduate Student Association
Board Game Club
United Students Against Sweatshops
Graduate Athletic Training Organization
Amnesty International at UK
American Institute of Architecture Students
Division of Student Affairs Assessment Team
University of Kentucky College of Law Tax Law Society
Formula SAE
Love Your Melon Campus Crew
University of Kentucky Student Chapter of the Association for Women in Mathematics/Noetherian Ring
Ag Economics Graduate Student Organization at UK
University of Kentucky Cycling and Triathlon Team
University of Kentucky College of Dentistry Student Research Group
The Big Blue Shirt
Red Shoe Crew-Lexington
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
Wildcat Ambassador Student Organization
University of Kentucky Womens Club Soccer
American Student Dental Association- Kentucky Chapter
Certified Nonprofit Professional Student Association
PediaKATS - University of Kentucky Student PPAG
Kappa Kappa Psi
Student Nurses Association
National Student Exchange
Center for Community Outreach
Political Ecology Working Group
The Society of International Studies
Students Helping Honduras
Swing Dance Club
Federalist Society
University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy Class of 2018
Club Baseball
UK Student Veterans of America
Guild of Gamers
Black Graduate and Professional Student Association
Dance Ensemble
Big Blue Toastmasters
National Society of Minorities in Agriculture Natural Resources and Related Sciences
University of Kentucky Womens Club Basketball
Trap and Skeet Team
Society of Postdoctoral Scholars
Gender and Womens Studies Graduate Student Organization
Graduate Nursing Activities and Advisory Council
Chess League of UK
Underground Perspective
Club Dodgeball
National Association of Black Accountants
Undergraduate Nursing Activities and Advisory Council
Rehabilitation Counseling Students Association
Rodeo Team
Agricultural Education Society
SSTOP Hunger Sustainable Solutions to Overcome Poverty
Alpha Chi Sigma
Interior Design Student Association
Club Tennis at University of Kentucky
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Student League of Independent Potters
Gatton College of Business and Economics Ambassadors
Student Professionalism and Ethics Association
UKCD Class of 2017
UK Art of Living
Feminist Alliance at the University of Kentucky
Arts Administration Society at UK
University of Kentucky Disc Golf Club
Mathematics Graduate Student Council
Institution of Transportation Engineers
EMPOWER: Womens Leadership Program
Entrepreneurship Club at UK
Kernel Press Club
Phi Delta Epsilon International Medical Fraternity
Student Interest Group in Neurology
League of Legends Club
Art Education Student Chapter at the University of Kentucky
Joseph Hamburg Student Society Class of 2017
Judo Club
Anime Club at UK
Campus Kitchens at University of Kentucky
Association of Plant Pathology Scholars
Club Field Hockey
UK Club Gymnastics
University of Kentucky Linguistics Club
Student National Medical Association
Health Occupation Professionals for Equality
Dairy Club
Student Council for Exceptional Children
Global ISAers
Crochet Club at University of Kentucky
Res Publica
Biomedical Engineering Society
Implicit Dance Crew
Business in Medicine Interest Group
Changing Health Attitudes + Actions to Recreate Girls
Habitat for Humanity University of Kentucky Chapter
Club Lacrosse - Womens
Womens Law Caucus
University of Kentucky Paintball Club
SAB Singletary Center Swiping
Wildcat Twirers
American Society of Civil Engineers
Philosophy Graduate Student Association
Patient Safety Student Interest Group
Economics Society
University of Kentucky Kendo Club
University of Kentucky Shakespeare in the Park
Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
National Association of Music Education
Hand in Hand Ministries
National Association of Black Journalists
University of Kentucky Mens Club Soccer
Family Medicine Interest Group
Alpha Kappa Psi
UK ARMY ROTC Physical Training Club
Business Enterprise Living Learning Community
Hispanic Student Dental Organization
Student Dietetic and Nutrition Association
Masters of Business Administration Student Association
University of Kentucky Forestry Club
Art and Company
Emergency Medicine Interest Group
College Democrats at the University of Kentucky
IMPACT
Health Law Society
Dressage and Eventing Team
Cool Cats Hockey Club
National Society of Black Engineers
UKs Theatre Education and Theatre for Young Audiences Organization
Lexington Environmental Youth Outreach
Mock Trial Team UK
University of Kentucky Pistol and 3-Gun Team
Industry Pharmacists Organization
University of Kentucky Western Equestrian Team
Anthropology Graduate Student Association
Graduate Appalachian Research Community
Trumpet Guild
Log Cabin Republicans
University of Kentucky Historical Society
The Colonel Satirical Newspaper
Information Communication Technology Student Association
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Association
The Investment Club
University of Kentucky Shaolin-Do Club
4 Paws for Ability
College of Law Student Bar Association at University of Kentucky
Urban Forestry Club
Media Depot Club
Chess Club at UK
American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association
ChemCats
Foreign Language and International Economics Society
Wildcat A Team
UK Club Water Polo
The Heather Trew Foundation
Association of Fundraising Professionals Thoroughbred Chapter
Delta Sigma Delta Dental Fraternity
Student College of Clinical Pharmacy
American Dental Education Association
University of Kentucky Roller Hockey Club
Prolife Wildcats
The Colonel
Sigma Alpha Sorority - Beta Omicron Chapter
Kentucky Festival de Cine Estudiantil
Honors Residential College
University of Kentucky Horse Racing Club
Interprofessional Healthcare Residential College
Best Buddies
Fly Fishing
PrePharmacy Club
Creative Filming Club
Public Relations Student Society of America
University of Kentucky Boxing Club
University of Kentucky Cricket Club
Univerisity of Kentucky Badminton Association
University of Kentucky Club Swim Team
Poetic Justice
Medicine Education and Development for Low Income Families Everywhere
Kentucky Alliance of Pharmacy Students
Greenthumb
Shao Lym Ryu Kung Fu Club at UK
STEMCats Living Learning Program
Flute Club
Social Work Association
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Multicultural Association of Pre-Health Students
Student Forum
University Of Kentucky Yoga Club
Shoulder to Shoulder Global Student Association
American Medical Student Association
STEM Club
University of Kentucky Club Softball
Doing For Others at UK
Alpha Phi Omega
Shale Undergraduate Arts Journal
Landscape Architecture
Pre-Vet Club
American Association of Women Dentists
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics - Paducah
Classics Club
Lacrosse Team
FOCUS: The Graduate Music Research Association @ UK
H. Garman Entomology Club
National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association
Wildcat Service Dogs
Christian Pharmacists Fellowship International
College Mentors for Kids
Kayak Cats/ Wildwater Cats
Minority Education Association
U of Kentucky Polo Club
English Graduate Student Organization
Geology Club
Society of American Military Engineers
Back Alley Press
Law Wellness
Student Bluegrass Music Coalition
Student Organization Advisors
College of Medicine Ambassadors Program
Graduate Student Congress
Agribusiness Club at The University of Kentucky
Global Scholars Honor Council
Student National Dental Association
Studio Season Board
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Comedy Cats
Statistics Students Association
UK Homecoming Coalition
The Headquarters
Pharmacy Student Advisory Council
Doctor of Physical Therapy Hazard Campus Class of 2017
Community & Leadership Development Graduate Student Advisory Council
DanceBlue
Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity
See Blue through Ribbons of Hope Student Epilepsy Organization
UK Connect
Animal and Food Sciences Graduate Association
Off-Campus Student Association
American Society of Health System Pharmacists - Student Societies of Health-system Pharmacy
Historic Preservation Graduate Organization
UK WOD Club
Secular Student Alliance
University of Kentucky Guitar Society
Club Golf Team
Sigma Tau Delta
Gaines Center for the Humanities Student Organization
University of Kentucky Rugby Football Club
UKCERH Rural Health Ambassadors
University of Kentucky College of Law Moot Court Board
Elementary Education Student Association
Radiology Interest Group
Global Health Alliance at UK
I Am Diversity Ambassadors
UK Electric Sound
Student Sustainability Council
Student Medical Reserve Corps
Philosophy Club
Medical Students for Choice at UK
Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda
Material and Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Association
Sandy Hook Promise
Psychiatry interest group
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
Pershing Rifles
College Republicans at the University of Kentucky
Student Advisory Council
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Paducah Extended Campus Student Chapter
American Advertising Federation -- UK Chapter
University of Kentucky Taekwondo Club
Ultimate Frisbee Club Team
Hispanic Studies Graduate Student Association
Random Acts of Kindness Club at UK
Students for Education Reform
Global Business Network
Young Americans For Liberty
Tau Sigma Military Dental Club
Anthropology Club
International Society of Explosives Engineers
Medical Student Government Association
University of Kentucky Student Association of Couple and Family Therapists
Arryhthmias
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
Medical Laboratory Science Club
Appalachian Law Caucus
OSR Interest Group
To Write Love On Her Arms - University of Kentucky
Students Today Alumni Tomorrow
Greenhouse Living and Learning Program
Psychology Student Association
Engineers Without Borders
Global Brigades
American Marketing Association
Anesthesiology Interest Group
Fencing Club at UK
Art Graduate Student Association
The Starving Artists Initiative
Kinesiology Health Promotion Club
Otolaryngology Interest Group
International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering
Phi Alpha Delta Pre- Law Fraternity
University of Kentucky Equestrian Team
Pre-Physical Therapy Student Association
Student Government Association
Wrestling Club
Resident Student Association
UK Sandy Hook Promise
Certified Nonprofit Program Student Association
Tau Beta Sigma Band Service Sorority
Pre-dental Society
Women In Mining
Kappa Psi Pharmaceutical Fraternity
United Biology Graduate Student Association
College of Medicine Class of 2018
Saddle Seat Team
Agricultural Biotechnology Club
Law Student Veterans Organization
University of Kentucky Young Democratic Socialists
Black Law Students Association
Womens Club Volleyball
College of Dentistry Class of 2019
University of Kentucky Club Basketball
Wired Residential College - 2015-2016
College of Education Peer Mentoring Program
Physical Therapy Class of 2015 (Hazard)
WRFL
Student Productions at UK
Pre-Med Activities Council
Student Wellness Ambassadors
University of Kentucky Club Running
Indian Students Association at University of Kentucky
FORESIGHT Optometry Club
Research in Equine and Agricultural Disciplines Club
Student Photography Network
Greek Life
Number of fraternities
29
Fraternities with chapter houses
15
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Independent 81%
In fraternity 19%
Number of sororities
22
Sororities with chapter houses
13
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Independent 68%
In sorority 32%
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
Air Force ROTC
Offered on campus
Army ROTC
Offered on campus
Navy ROTC
Not offered
Events
Popular Campus Events
Greek Sing
K Week
Lead UK Conference
Crunch Brunch
Fusion
Campus Rukus
DanceBlue
SAB Concert
Homecoming
Sorority Recruitment
Publications
Student Publication(s)
Kentucky Kernel
Shale (literary magazine)
The Colonel (satire)
KRNL (fashion)
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