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