WELCOME TO LEXINGTON
Boasting a stable, diverse and growing economy along with a top-rated universities Lexington continues to attract new development with its progressive outlook and unique advantages. Newcomers will discover an exemplary quality of life including premier educational and healthcare resources. Public schools are known for high educational standards, above average college entrance exam scores, and the high percentage of high school graduates who pursue a higher education. Parents looking for alternative educational environments can choose from a selection of private and parochial schools, including several that have developed state championship sports teams. Local opportunities for a higher education begin with three campuses for Bluegrass Community & Technical College including the exclusive North American Racing Academy at the Thoroughbred Training Center. Those looking for degrees from bachelor’s through professional in a premier state-supported institution will appreciate having the University of Kentucky in their own hometown. Supporting more than 200 academic programs across 16 degree-granting colleges, UK boasts several graduate programs ranked among the nation’s finest by U.S. World & News Report and nearly 100 rankings for excellence in academics, research, healthcare, and economic development. Another major public institution, Kentucky State University, is just 45 minutes away in nearby Frankfort. Lexington is also home to the private colleges of American National University and Transylvania University, the latter founded in 1780 as Kentucky’s first university. Regional Planners work to blend traditional Bluegrass beauty and Southern charm with high-tech advantages and an exceptional quality of life that appeals to a highly educated population. With nearly 40 percent of its residents holding bachelor’s degrees or higher, the greater Lexington area consistently garners a top-rated position on lists of America’s smartest cities.