Kentucky: enrollment and college housing by campus
The 9 Kentucky campuses here enrolled 98,034 full-time students in fall 2024 and controlled 33,542 beds of housing, 34 beds per 100 full-time students. University of Kentucky has the most full-time students beyond its own beds: 21,519.
9campuses with 3,000+ full-time students
98,034full-time students, fall 2024
33,542college-controlled beds, 2024-25
$7,178median typical housing charge, academic year (6 reporting)
| Campus | Full-time | Beds | Per 100 | Beyond beds | Housing charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kentucky Lexington | 30,442 | 8,923 | 29.3 | 21,519 | $10,750 |
| University of Louisville Louisville | 16,397 | 4,000 | 24.4 | 12,397 | $8,410 |
| Western Kentucky University Bowling Green | 12,070 | 5,127 | 42.5 | 6,943 | $7,638 |
| Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights | 8,554 | 1,793 | 21 | 6,761 | $12,712* |
| Eastern Kentucky University Richmond | 11,313 | 4,710 | 41.6 | 6,603 | $7,178 |
| Murray State University Murray | 6,724 | 3,302 | 49.1 | 3,422 | $6,022 |
| Campbellsville University Campbellsville | 4,270 | 1,525 | 35.7 | 2,745 | $10,106* |
| Lindsey Wilson University Columbia | 3,586 | 1,167 | 32.5 | 2,419 | $3,696 |
| Morehead State University Morehead | 4,678 | 2,995 | 64 | 1,683 | $10,994* |
"Beyond beds" is full-time enrollment minus the college's own housing capacity. It is not a demand forecast: some of those students live with family, and some commute by choice. Method and sources.