Lexington offers a genteel style of living at moderate cost and easy access to the great rural beauty of Kentucky. Outdoor activities in nearby parks and National Forests include rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, kayaking, and caving. The University is famed for intercollegiate sports. The city offers a variety of historical and cultural attractions.
Most students live in apartments, which are available at affordable rents.
Student housing is available from the University for single students and for students with families.