Affordability
The University of Kentucky’s nationally recognized student retention efforts use proactive advising, data-informed student support, coordinated campus services, and early intervention strategies to help students stay on track academically and complete their degrees. The program, which earned a NASPA Gold Award for excellence in student success and retention efforts, reflects UK’s commitment to identifying and addressing barriers that can impede student progress, ultimately helping more students graduate and achieve their educational and career goals.
University of Kentucky
University of Kentucky has joined the National Student Success Project.
Joined September 2026
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Affordability
That means full transparency about college costs; policies welcoming transfer students and credits they have already earned; and financial aid and other support for those in need.
The programs below are the ones the institution put forward against this commitment, with the outcomes it reports against each.
Academic Excellence
Academic ExcellenceThat means many things, including courses that challenge and inspire; continuous assessment of teaching tools and methods; student participation in cutting-edge research and discovery; close faculty engagement with students; and timely academic help for those who need it.
The programs below are the ones the institution put forward against this commitment, with the outcomes it reports against each.
Using the LEADS Program to Help Students Overcome Financial Barriers and Earn Their Degrees
The University of Kentucky’s LEADS (Leveraging Economic Affordability for Developing Success) program provides scholarships, mentoring, academic support, and student success resources to help students overcome financial barriers and earn their degrees. By combining financial assistance with personalized guidance and support services, LEADS helps students persist through college, graduate on time, and prepare for long-term personal and professional success.