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EDUCATION ABROAD ENROLLMENT REPORT 2014-2015
EDUCATION ABROAD ENROLLMENT REPORT
2014-2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Education Abroad Enrollment .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Host Regions of UK Students, For-Credit .............................................................................................................................. 4
Program Enrollment by Region & Program, For Credit ........................................................................................................ 5 Africa ................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Asia ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Europe ................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Latin America .................................................................................................................................................................... 13
Oceania ............................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Middle East ....................................................................................................................................................................... 15
North America ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Multiple Destinations ........................................................................................................................................................ 15
Host Region of UK Participants, Non-Credit ....................................................................................................................... 16
Leading Destinations, For-Credit ........................................................................................................................................ 17
Enrollment by UK College, For-Credit ................................................................................................................................. 18
Enrollment by UK College, Class of 2015 ............................................................................................................................ 19
College Enrollment by Experience Type ............................................................................................................................. 20
Leading College Enrollment by Department, For-Credit .................................................................................................... 21
Student Classification, at Time of Being Abroad ................................................................................................................ 23
Duration of Study, For Credit .............................................................................................................................................. 24
Term of Study, For-Credit ................................................................................................................................................... 24
Program Type, For-Credit ................................................................................................................................................... 25
Enrollment Demographics by Experience Type .................................................................................................................. 26
Enrollment Demographics, For-Credit ................................................................................................................................ 27 Race/Ethnicity ................................................................................................................................................................... 27
Gender .............................................................................................................................................................................. 27
Gender by Region .............................................................................................................................................................. 28
LGBTQ ............................................................................................................................................................................... 29
Residency Status ............................................................................................................................................................... 29
Undergraduate First-Generation Status ........................................................................................................................... 29
Undergraduate Honors Enrollment .................................................................................................................................. 30
Undergraduate vs. Graduate/Professional Enrollment ...................................................................................................... 30
Athlete Enrollment ............................................................................................................................................................ 30
Disabled Student Enrollment ............................................................................................................................................. 31
Veteran Enrollment ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
Singletary Scholar Enrollment ........................................................................................................................................... 31
Pell Grant Recipient Enrollment ........................................................................................................................................ 32
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Transfer Student Enrollment ............................................................................................................................................. 32
Chellgren Fellow Enrollment ............................................................................................................................................. 32
Benchmark Institutions, Open Doors 2012-2013 ............................................................................................................... 33
Southeastern Conference Institutions, Open Doors 2012-2013 ........................................................................................ 34
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Open Doors 2012-2013 ....................................................................................................... 35
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INTRODUCTION
The number of UK students who studied abroad for credit during the academic year 2014-15 increased by 1.6% to
1,098 enrollments. Approximately 15.04% of the 2015 graduating class earned credit abroad at some point during their
UK education.
The majority, or 64.5%, of UK students chose destinations in Europe, which is higher than national averages. Spain
was the most popular destination, followed by United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Ireland. Together, the
College of Arts and Sciences and the Gatton College of Business account for 35% of the total education abroad
enrollment. The College of Design enrolled the largest proportion of its students abroad. UK Sponsored programs
enrolled 48.6% (534) of education abroad participants, followed by UK Partner programs at 18.3% (201). Sixty-six UK
students participated in UK Exchange programs. The data suggest that UK Education Abroad is successful at enrolling
minority students relative to their proportion in the student body. In spite of these positive trends, the University of
Kentucky ranks last among its benchmark institutions with regard to education abroad participation.
For the purposes of this report, UK education abroad enrollment is compared to national enrollments as
reported in the Open Doors report published annually by the Institute of International Education. Open Doors 2014
reports on enrollment during the academic year 2012-13, and is the basis for comparisons in the present document. The
2015 Open Doors report for 2013-14 enrollment will be released in November 2015.
UK EDUCATION ABROAD ENROLLMENT
369 357 421 419
490 563 590 589
637
884 887
1,081 1,098
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200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
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HOST REGIONS OF UK STUDENTS, FOR-CREDIT
The majority, or 64.5%, of UK students chose destinations in Europe, which is above national averages. At 12.6%,
programs in Latin America account for the second largest proportion of enrollments- which is below national averages-
followed by Asia at 10.5%. Enrollments in the Middle East declined during this academic year due to lack of
UK-Sponsored programming in the region, which had accounted for the majority of enrollments in academic year
2013-2014. Only 1.1% of students participated on programs that involved study in multiple countries.
Geographical Regions
2013-2014 EA Enrollment
2014-2015 EA Enrollment
2014-2015 % EA Enrollment
National Averages (IIE, 2012-2013)
Africa 64 62 5.6% 4.6%
Asia 78 115 10.5% 12.4%
Europe 575 709 64.5% 53.3%
Latin America 228 138 12.6% 15.7%
Middle East 22 4 0.4% 2.2%
North America 9 10 0.9% 0.5%
Oceania 32 49 4.5% 4.0%
Multiple Destinations
73 12 1.1% 7.3%
1,081 1,098 100% 100%
Africa - 5.6%
Asia - 10.5%
Europe - 64.5%
Latin America - 12.6%
Middle East - 0.4%
North America - 0.9%
Oceania - 4.5%Multiple Destinations -
1.1%
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PROGRAM ENROLLMENT BY REGION & PROGRAM, FOR CREDIT
Popular UK faculty-directed programs in Africa have continued to lead enrollments to this region of the world,
particularly to South Africa. Similarly, UK Sponsored programs have sustained enrollments to Asia, especially
China. The most popular programs in Europe include the CCSA London Winter program, Engineering’s programs in
Karlsruhe and various faculty-directed programs. Enrollments in Latin America are led by credit-bearing options via
Shoulder to Shoulder Global. Oceania enrollments remain modest, but are growing with the popularity of the Bluegrass
Down Under initiative.
Africa
Acad. Year
Fall 2014
Winter 2015
Spring 2015
Summer 2015
Total
UK Sponsored: Summer Internship in Cape Town, South Africa
(Arts & Sciences) 12 12
UK Sponsored: Tanzania Study Abroad For Pre-Professional
Healthcare Students (Medicine) (8 Weeks) 11 11
UK Sponsored: Strategic Communication in South Africa:
Promoting to the Rainbow Nation (Communications &
Information)
9 9
UK Independent: College of Medicine International Rotations 7 7
UK Sponsored: Chocolate, Farming & Fabric: Working with
Families in Ghana, West Africa (Agriculture, Food &
Environment)
5 5
UK Independent: Independent International Study and Research
(For Credit) 1 2 3
UK Organization: Alternative Service Breaks - Ghana (credit-
bearing) 3 3
UK Sponsored: Tanzania Study Abroad For Pre-Professional
Healthcare Students (Medicine) (4 Weeks) 2 2
UK Sponsored: Semester Internship in Cape Town, South Africa 2 2
Graduate Medical Education (GME) House Staff 2 2
UK Sponsored: Innate Immunity and Regeneration in East
African Rodents (Arts & Sciences) 1 1
UK Consortia: Teach - South Africa(COST) 1 1
UK External: Field-Biology Conservation (WKU) 1 1
UK External: Morocco: Field Studies in Journalism & New Media
(SIT) 1 1
UK Independent: College of Public Health International Intern 1 1
UK Partner: University of Cape Town (Arcadia) 1 1
Totals 0 2 2 14 44 62
Percentage by Term 0.0% 3.2% 3.2% 22.6% 71.0% 100.0%
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Asia
Acad. Year
Fall 2014
Winter 2015
Spring 2015
Summer 2015
Total
UK Sponsored: Conversational Chinese (Arts & Sciences) 12 12
UK Sponsored: India: Global Service Learning and Sustainability (Engineering)
12 12
UK Sponsored: Studio Chinese Art at Shanghai University (Fine Arts)
11 11
UK Sponsored: Family, the Consumer and Culture in Korea (Agriculture, Food & Environment)
9 9
UK Sponsored: Pharmacy Practice and Healthcare in Japan (Pharmacy)
9 9
UK Sponsored: Teaching English as a Second Language in China (Arts & Sciences)
7 7
UK Independent: College of Pharmacy International Rotations 3 1 2 6
UK Sponsored: Embedded: Preparing Students for Interdisciplinary Teaching (Education)
4 4
UK Consortia: KIIS Summer - Experience China (KIIS) 4 4
UK Exchange: Meiji Gakuin University 1 2 3
UK Independent: College of Medicine International Rotations 3 3
UK Independent: Independent International Study and Research (For Credit)
3 3
UK Partner: Tokyo Summer - Japanese Language (IES Abroad) 3 3
UK Sponsored: Management in Public Health (Public Health) 2 2
UK Direct: Intern - Maejo University Program (Agriculture) 2 2
UK Direct: Osaka University - Japanese Short-Stay In-Session Summer Program (JshIP) (Arts & Sciences)
2 2
UK Exchange: Akita International University 1 1 2
UK Exchange: Kansai Gaidai University 2 2
UK Exchange: Korea University Business School (Business & Economics)
2 2
UK Independent: College of Public Health International Intern 1 1 2
UK Partner: Chiang Mai University (TEAN) 1 1 2
UK Sponsored: Shantou, China as an Urban Planning Laboratory: Toward Sustainable Design (Arts & Sciences)
1 1
UK Direct: Nagoya University (NUSIP) (Engineering) 1 1
UK Exchange: Akita International University Summer Program 1 1
UK Exchange: City University of Hong Kong - College of Science & Engineering (Arts & Sciences)
1 1
UK Exchange: Toyo University (ISEP Exchange) 1 1
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Acad. Year
Fall 2014
Winter 2015
Spring 2015
Summer 2015
Total
UK External: Christ University Summer Program (USAC) 1 1
UK External: Critical Language Scholarship Program - China 1 1
UK External: Hyderabad, India (ISA) 1 1
UK External: University of Malaya 1 1
UK External: Vietnam National University 1 1
UK Partner: Fudan University (TEAN) 1 1
UK Partner: Mahidol University (KEI) 1 1
UK Partner: University of International Business and Economics (UIBE) (KEI)
1 1
Totals 5 5 0 20 85 115
Percentage by Term 4.3% 4.3% 0.0% 17.4% 73.9% 100.0%
Europe
Acad.
Year
Fall
2014
Winter
2015
Spring
2015
Summer
2015 Total
UK Consortia: CCSA - London/Dublin Winter (CCSA) 27 27
UK Sponsored: Engineering and Calculus III in Karlsruhe
(Engineering) 24 24
UK Sponsored: Rome & Prague: Ancient to Modern Architecture
(Design) 23 23
UK Sponsored: Concepts of Income Taxation with an
International Flavor (Business and Economics) 23 23
UK Sponsored: Health & Wellness in Spain (Education) (Summer) 22 22
UK Sponsored: Embedded: Lifestyle as a Tourism Attraction
(Agriculture, Food & Environment) 21 21
UK Consortia: CCSA - London Summer (CCSA) 17 17
UK Sponsored: Engineering/MBA International Study - Europe 16 16
UK Sponsored: Discover Madrid (Arts & Sciences) 15 15
UK Consortia: KIIS Summer - Experience Paris II- Advanced
French Language & Culture (KIIS) 15 15
UK Sponsored: Power and the Preservation of Information in
Belfast, Galway & Dublin (Communication & Information) 14 14
UK Sponsored: Leadership Lessons from Prague (Agriculture,
Food & Environment) 14 14
UK Sponsored: Embedded: Merchandising, Apparel & Textiles in
Florence & Rome, Italy (Agriculture, Food & Environment) 14 14
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Acad.
Year
Fall
2014
Winter
2015
Spring
2015
Summer
2015 Total
UK Partner: Intern - Summer in Barcelona (KEI) 14 14
UK Sponsored: Navigating the 'Grand Tour': A Creative
Exploration of Student Travel (Honors) 13 13
UK Sponsored: Honors - Theatre, Culture & Art in Paris (Honors) 13 13
UK Sponsored: Drawing & Painting in Paris (Fine Arts) 13 13
UK Consortia: KIIS Summer - Experience Italy (KIIS) 13 13
UK Sponsored: Sketch Abroad: Spain and Southwest France
(Agriculture, Food & Environment) 12 12
UK Partner: Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona - International
Studies, Business & Culture (ISA) 2 6 4 12
UK Partner: Lorenzo de' Medici Semester Program - Florence
(API) 1 5 6 12
UK Sponsored: Renewable Energy (Option A - Long/Homestay)
(Engineering) 11 11
UK Sponsored: Intensive Intermediate German (Arts & Sciences) 11 11
UK Independent: Independent International Study and Research
(For Credit) 1 10 11
UK Sponsored: UK Women's Choral Excursión through Spain
(Fine Arts) 10 10
UK Sponsored: Journalism in Context: World Media Systems in
Dublin (Communication & Information) 10 10
UK Sponsored: Global Energy Issues in Karlsruhe (Engineering) 10 10
UK Partner: Intern - Summer in London (Arcadia) 10 10
UK Sponsored: Embedded: International Community Dynamics:
Political Explorations in Scotland (Agriculture, Food &
Environment)
9 9
UK Sponsored: Architecture Studio in Berlin (Design) 9 9
UK Partner: Menéndez Pelayo International University -
International Studies, Business & Spanish Language (ISA) 4 5 9
UK Sponsored: Sexual Health and Sex Education in the
Netherlands (Education) 7 7
UK Sponsored: Creative Advertising Strategy in Germany
(Communication & Information) 7 7
UK Independent: College of Pharmacy International Rotations 2 2 3 7
UK Exchange: University of Central Lancashire 3 4 7
UK Exchange: Carlos III University of Madrid 1 5 1 7
UK Sponsored: The History & Philosophy of Physical Education &
Sport (Education) 6 6
UK Sponsored: First Adventures in a Global Marketplace
(Communication & Information) 6 6
9
Acad.
Year
Fall
2014
Winter
2015
Spring
2015
Summer
2015 Total
UK Sponsored: Exploring Brass in Greece (Fine Arts) 6 6
UK Partner: Summer Nursing Program (Nutrition & Microbiology)
at the University of Ulster, Northern Ireland 6 6
UK Partner: John Cabot University Direct Enrollment (API) 2 3 1 6
UK Consortia: KIIS Summer - Experience Salzburg (KIIS) 6 6
UK Consortia: KIIS Summer - Experience Greece (KIIS) 6 6
UK Consortia: KIIS Summer - Experience Berlin (KIIS) 6 6
UK Sponsored: Kinesiology and Health Promotion in Valencia
(Education) (Spring Semester) 5 5
UK Sponsored: Delft Scenarios: Design Studio in the Netherlands
(Design) 5 5
UK Partner: University of Granada - Intensive Spanish Language
(ISA) 5 5
UK Partner: Pablo de Olavide University - Hispanic Studies,
Business & Spanish Language (ISA) 5 5
UK Consortia: KIIS Summer - Experience Spain II - Advanced
Spanish Language & Culture (KIIS) 5 5
UK Consortia: KIIS Summer - Experience Paris I (KIIS) 5 5
UK Sponsored: Renewable Energy (Option B - Short/Homestay)
(Engineering) 4 4
UK Sponsored: Prague Summer Nights: A Festival of Music
History and Vocal Literature Option A (Fine Arts) 4 4
UK Partner: Summer Study Abroad (DIS) 4 4
UK Partner: Griffith College Dublin (KEI) 2 2 4
UK Partner: Florence University of the Arts (FUA) (SAI) 4 4
UK Independent: College of Health Sciences International
Rotations 1 3 4
UK Exchange: Lancaster University 1 3 4
UK Exchange: Heidelberg University 3 1 4
UK Direct: Maynooth University, Ireland summer school 4 4
UK Consortia: KIIS Summer - Experience Munich (KIIS) 4 4
UK Partner: University of Malaga- Summer Spanish Language,
Literature & Electives in English (ISA) 3 3
UK Partner: University of Granada - Spanish Language and
Culture (ISA) 3 3
UK Partner: University of Economics - International Business &
Economics (ISA) 2 1 3
UK Partner: Menéndez Pelayo International University - Spanish
Language, Culture & Business- Summer (ISA) 3 3
10
Acad.
Year
Fall
2014
Winter
2015
Spring
2015
Summer
2015 Total
UK Partner: Menendez Pelayo International University - Spanish
Language & Culture - Summer (ISA) 3 3
UK Partner: London South Bank University (KEI) 3 3
UK Exchange: Maynooth University, Ireland 1 2 3
UK Exchange: Linkoping University (Education) 3 3
UK Consortia: KIIS Summer - Experience Austria-Bregenz (KIIS) 3 3
UK Partner: University of Valencia - Spanish Language, Culture &
Literature (ISA) 2 2
UK Partner: Moscow State University (KEI) 1 1 2
UK Partner: Business, Sciences & Liberal Arts (ISA) 2 2
UK Exchange: WHU-Otto Beisheim School of Management
(Business & Economics) 2 2
UK Exchange: Vienna University of Economics and Business
(Business & Economics) 2 2
UK Exchange: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (ISEP
Exchange) 2 2
UK Exchange: The Grenoble School of Management (Business &
Economics) 1 1 2
UK Exchange: Burgundy School of Business (Business &
Economics) 1 1 2
UK Direct: Manchester Business School (Business & Economics) 2 2
UK Consortia: KIIS Summer - Experience Spain (May) (KIIS) 2 2
UK Consortia: KIIS Summer - Experience Slavic Europe (KIIS) 2 2
UK Consortia: KIIS Summer - Experience Barcelona (KIIS) 2 2
UK Sponsored: Renewable Energy (Option B - Short/Apartment)
(Engineering) 1 1
UK Sponsored: Renewable Energy (Option A - Long/Apartment)
(Engineering) 1 1
UK Sponsored: ISER: International Symposium on Educational
Reform - Sweden (Education) 1 1
UK Partner: Vladivostok State University of Economics and
Service - The Russian Far East (SRAS) 1 1
UK Partner: Vienna Summer - Psychology 1 1
UK Partner: University of Granada - Spanish Language, Culture,
and Electives (ISA) 1 1
UK Partner: University of Granada - Hispanic Studies (ISA) 1 1
UK Partner: University of Deusto - Business, International
Relations & Spanish Language (ISA) 1 1
UK Partner: Umbra Institute (Arcadia) 1 1
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Acad.
Year
Fall
2014
Winter
2015
Spring
2015
Summer
2015 Total
UK Partner: Stendhal University -Grenoble 3: Intensive French
Language (CEA) 1 1
UK Partner: Menendez Pelayo International University -
Education in a Multicultural Context (ISA) 1 1
UK Partner: Justice and Human Rights (DIS) 1 1
UK Partner: ISA Paris & Catholic University of Paris - Arts &
French Language (ISA) 1 1
UK Partner: Intern - London Parliamentary Program (Arcadia) 1 1
UK Partner: Iceland - Renewable Energy, Technology, and
Resource Economics (SIT) 1 1
UK Partner: Global Design: Griffith College Dublin (KEI) 1 1
UK Partner: Global Design: Florence University of the Arts (SAI) 1 1
UK Partner: EuroScholars - Undergraduate Research in Europe
(ISA) 1 1
UK Partner: European Institute of Design (KEI) 1 1
UK Partner: Communication (DIS) 1 1
UK Partner: Celtic Blue: University of Glasgow (Arcadia) 1 1
UK Partner: Celtic Blue: University College Dublin (Arcadia) 1 1
UK Partner: Celtic Blue: National University of Ireland - Galway
(Arcadia) 1 1
UK Partner: CEA Global Campus -Paris: Liberal Arts and Social
Sciences (CEA) 1 1
UK Partner: CEA Global Campus -Paris: International Business 1 1
UK Partner: Business, Communications & Liberal Arts at SKEMA
(CEA) 1 1
UK Partner: Aix-Marseille University: French Language and
Culture (CEA) 1 1
UK Partner: Advanced Russian Language and Area Studies
(American Councils) 1 1
UK External: University of Leeds (IFSA-Butler) 1 1
UK External: University of Evansville - Harlaxton College 1 1
UK External: Université de Caen (ISEP Exchange) 1 1
UK External: UCONN Neuroscience in Spain 1 1
UK External: Select Study Abroad Florence 1 1
UK External: Middlebury College - Middlebury School in Russia:
Yaroslavl 1 1
UK External: Miami University Dolibois European Center 1 1
UK External: King's College Summer 2 (IFSA-Butler) 1 1
12
Acad.
Year
Fall
2014
Winter
2015
Spring
2015
Summer
2015 Total
UK External: Irish Studies in Cork (USAC) 1 1
UK External: IAU College - Liberal Arts (CEA) 1 1
UK External: GREEN Program 1 1
UK External: Global Lead Oglethorpe 1 1
UK External: Forum Nexus 1 1
UK External: Comenius University: Summer School of Slovak
Language & Culture 1 1
UK External: American College of Thessaloniki (ISA) 1 1
UK Exchange: University of Education of Ludwigsburg (Graduate
School) 1 1
UK Exchange: University of Caen (Lexington Sister Cities) 1 1
UK Exchange: Stockholm School of Economics (Business &
Economics) 1 1
UK Exchange: Aix-Marseille Université (ISEP Exchange) 1 1
UK Direct: Vienna University of Economics and Business
(Business & Economics) 1 1
UK Direct: Kent State University, CAED: College of Architecture
and Environmental Design In Italy (Design) 1 1
UK Direct: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven- Theology and Religious
Studies (Arts & Sciences) 1 1
UK Direct: Environmental Science & Engineering in Belgium-
Texas A&M (Agriculture) 1 1
UK Consortia: Teach - Greece (COST) 1 1
UK Consortia: KIIS Winter - Italy (KIIS) 1 1
UK Consortia: KIIS Summer - Experience Spain I - Intermediate
Spanish Language & Culture (KIIS) 1 1
UK Consortia: KIIS Semester - Experience Regensburg -
Intermediate to Advanced German Language & Culture (KIIS) 1 1
UK Consortia: KIIS Semester - Experience Caen - Beginning to
Advanced French Language & Culture (KIIS) 1 1
UK Consortia: CCSA - London Winter (CCSA) 1 1
UK Consortia: CCSA – Ireland Early Summer (CCSA) 1 1
Totals 8 46 35 123 497 709
Percentage by Term 1.1% 6.5% 4.9% 17.3% 70.1% 100.0%
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Latin America
Acad.
Year
Fall
2014
Winter
2015
Spring
2015
Summer
2015 Total
UK Organization: Shoulder to Shoulder Global: Ecuador - August
Brigade (credit-bearing) 19 19
UK Organization: Shoulder to Shoulder Global: Ecuador - March
Brigade (credit-bearing) 19 19
UK Organization: Shoulder to Shoulder Global: Ecuador - May
Brigade (credit-bearing) 17 17
UK Partner: Costa Rica - Study Abroad & Spanish Immersion in
Heredia (SOL) 2 9 11
UK Sponsored: Culture and Communication in Peru: From
Ancient Incas to Modern Urban Organizations (Communication
& Information)
8 8
UK Sponsored: Early Education in Guatemala (Education) 6 6
UK Exchange: Universidad San Francisco de Quito 3 2 5
UK Sponsored: Embedded: Nursing in a Global Health Setting
(Nursing) 5 5
UK Sponsored: Mountains to Coast: Field Studies in Costa Rica
(Agriculture, Food & Environment) 5 5
UK Independent: Independent International Study and Research
(For Credit) 1 1 2 4
Graduate Medical Education (GME) House Staff 3 3
UK Organization: Alternative Service Breaks - Dominican
Republic (credit-bearing) 3 3
UK Sponsored: Advanced Concepts in Sustainable Crop
Production & Disease Management: Insights From Nicaragua
(Agriculture, Food & Environment)
3 3
ISA Service-Learning Cusco, Peru: 12-week Service-Learning 1 1 2
UK Consortia: KIIS Winter - Maya Mexico (KIIS) 2 2
UK Organization: Alternative Service Breaks - Nicaragua (credit-
bearing) 2 2
UK Partner: Latin University of Costa Rica - Spanish Immersion
and Study- Winter (Sol) 2 2
UK Sponsored: Intensive Medical Spanish and Tropical Medicine
(Medicine) 2 2
UK Sponsored: Social and Environmental Justice in Southern
Mexico (Arts & Sciences) 2 2
UK Consortia: CCSA - Belize Anthropology 1 1
UK Consortia: KIIS Summer - Experience Costa Rica (KIIS) 1 1
UK Consortia: Teach - The Baldwin School, Puerto Rico (COST) 1 1
UK External: Afro-Brazilian Culture & Portuguese Language
(Univ. of South Florida) 1 1
14
Acad.
Year
Fall
2014
Winter
2015
Spring
2015
Summer
2015 Total
UK External: Spanish Language, Liberal Arts & Environment (ISA) 1 1
UK Independent: College of Health Sciences International
Rotations 1 1
UK Independent: College of Medicine International Rotations 1 1
UK Independent: College of Public Health International Intern 1 1
UK Partner: Academia Buenos Aires - ESEADE - Intensive Spanish
Language - Winter (Sol) 1 1
UK Partner: Adolfo Ibáñez University - Business and Culture in
English & Courses with Locals (ISA) 1 1
UK Partner: CIEE Study Center - Tropical Ecology and
Conservation (CIEE) 1 1
UK Partner: Intern - Summer in Ecuador (KEI) 1 1
UK Partner: Pontifical Catholic University - Spanish Language &
Latin American Studies - Summer (ISA) 1 1
UK Partner: Pontifical Catholic University - Spanish Language
and Latin American Studies (ISA) 1 1
UK Partner: University of Belgrano - Intensive Spanish Language
(Sol) 1 1
UK Partner: University of Belgrano - Spanish Language and
Electives (Sol) 1 1
UK Sponsored: Embedded: Student Teaching in Guatemala
(Education) 1 1
Totals 1 9 6 78 43 137
Percentage by Term 0.7% 6.6% 4.4% 56.9% 31.4% 100.0%
Oceania
Acad.
Year
Fall
2014
Winter
2015
Spring
2015
Summer
2015 Total
UK Sponsored: Horsemanship Down Under: A Survey of the
Equine Industry in Australia (Agriculture, Food & Environment) 17 17
UK Partner: Intern - Australia Summer Internship Program
(TEAN) 13 13
UK Exchange: Charles Sturt University 3 1 4
UK Consortia: Teach - New Zealand (COST) 1 2 3
UK Partner: Bluegrass Down Under: Griffith University (TEAN) 1 2 3
UK Partner: Bluegrass Down Under: University of New South
Wales (TEAN) 3 3
UK Exchange: Teach - Charles Sturt University 2 2
15
UK Exchange: Massey Univ. - Palmerston North (ISEP Exchange) 1 1
UK External: Bond University (EAN) 1 1
UK Independent: Independent International Study and
Research (For Credit) 1 1
UK Partner: Bluegrass Down Under: Royal Melbourne Institute
of Technology (TEAN) 1 1
Totals 0 7 0 11 31 49
Percentage by Term 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 22.4% 63.3% 100.0%
Middle East
Acad.
Year
Fall
2014
Winter
2015
Spring
2015
Summer
2015 Total
UK Direct: University of Haifa (Health Sciences) 1 1
UK External: American University of Beirut 1 1
UK Partner: Area & Arabic Language Studies in Jordan
(AMIDEAST) 1 1
UK Partner: Jordan - Modernization and Social Change (SIT) 1 1
Totals 1 0 0 2 1 4
Percentage by Term 25.0% 0.0% 0.0% 50.0% 25.0% 100.0%
North America
Acad.
Year
Fall
2014
Winter
2015
Spring
2015
Summer
2015 Total
UK Sponsored: Embedded: Service & Cultural Immersion of
Merida, Mexico (CAFE) 10 10
Totals 0 10 0 0 0 10
Percentage by Term 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0%
Multiple Destinations
Acad.
Year
Fall
2014
Winter
2015
Spring
2015
Summer
2015 Total
UK Partner: Semester at Sea - Fall & Spring Voyage (Semester
at Sea) 3 3 6
UK Sponsored: Crime and Justice at International Crossroads
(Arts & Sciences) 6 6
Totals 0 3 0 3 6 12
Percentage by Term 0.0% 25.0% 0.0% 25.0% 50.0% 100.0%
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HOST REGION OF UK PARTICIPANTS, NON-CREDIT
The UK International Center also provides services to individuals participating in international education experiences
for which credit is not earned. This largely includes group travel programming, such as the Shoulder to Shoulder
program in Ecuador. Non-credit-bearing enrollments, such as athletic and music-related group travel programming, are
also included here. Starting in Academic Year 2014-15, services will be provided to these individuals by both the UK
Education Abroad office and the Office of International Health, Safety & Security (IHSS). Non-credit group programs will
be accounted for by IHSS.
Geographical Regions 2013-2014
EA Enrollment 2014-2015
EA Enrollment
% of Total Non-credit
Enrollment Africa 32 30 7.9%
Asia 70 40 10.6%
Europe 48 157 41.5%
Latin America 156 123 32.5%
Middle East 1 0 0.0%
North America 2 24 6.3%
Oceania 0 2 0.5%
Multiple Regions 0 2 0.5%
309 378 100%
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LEADING DESTINATIONS, FOR-CREDIT
Spain has emerged as the most popular destination for UK students, with a total of 172 (12.4%). It is followed by
United Kingdom (9.8%) and France (7.5%). The top five leading destinations (Spain, United Kingdom, France,
Germany, and Ireland) account for 43.8% of the total enrollment.
Country
2013-2014 EA Enrollment1
2014-2015 EA Enrollment1
Percentage of Total Enrollment
Change in Enrollment Percentage2
1. Spain 104 172 12.4% 2.8%
2. United Kingdom 141 136 9.8% -3.2%
3. France 77 104 7.5% -1.7%
4. Germany 102 98 7.1% -2.3%
5. Ireland 51 97 7.0% 2.3%
6. Italy 112 81 5.8% -4.6%
7. Ecuador 75 63 4.5% -2.4%
8. China 33 51 3.7% 0.6%
9. Australia 29 44 3.2% 0.5%
Czech Republic 5 44 3.2% 2.7%
Greece 7 44 3.2% 2.6%
10. South Africa 30 34 2.5% -0.4%
11. Japan 16 30 2.2% 0.7%
12. India 1 27 1.9% 1.8%
13. Costa Rica 49 25 1.8% -2.7%
14. Austria 13 14 1.0% -0.2%
Ghana 4 14 1.0% 0.6%
Mexico 4 14 1.0% 0.6%
Morocco 4 14 1.0% 0.6%
15. Netherlands 21 13 0.9% -1.0%
1 Some programs have multiple destinations. For this section of the report, each country visited by such programs was counted
separately. 2 Calculated using the percentage of total enrollment in 2014-2015 minus the 2013-2014 percentage.
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ENROLLMENT BY UK COLLEGE, FOR-CREDIT
The College of Arts & Sciences enrolled 226 students in education abroad programs during 2014-2015, accounting
for 20.6% of the total education abroad enrollment. The Gatton College of Business and Economics followed with
163 students, or roughly 14.8%. The College of Design sent the largest proportion of its students abroad, at 10.9%.
Proportional enrollment is calculated using total enrollment in each respective college.
College 2013-2014 Enrollment
2014-2015 Enrollment
% of Total EA Enrollment
College Proportion3
College of Arts and Sciences 284 226 20.6% 3.9%
College of Business and Economics 140 163 14.8% 5.7%
College of Agriculture 135 156 14.2% 5.0%
College of Communication & Information 90 117 10.7% 7.2%
College of Education 85 99 9.0% 3.5%
College of Engineering 80 95 8.7% 2.9%
College of Pharmacy 54 23 2.1% 3.5%
College of Design 50 42 3.8% 10.9%
College of Health Sciences 38 44 4.0% 5.2%
College of Nursing 34 38 3.5% 2.9%
College of Medicine 26 22 2.0% 1.5%
Undergraduate Studies4 23 4 0.4% 0.2%
College of Fine Arts 20 41 3.7% 5.0%
College of Law 7 1 0.1% 0.2%
Graduate School (non-degree/ transient)5 6 8 0.7% 2.0%
College of Social Work 6 5 0.5% 1.0%
College of Public Health 3 11 1.0% 4.5%
College of Dentistry 0 0 -- --
Patterson School of Diplomacy 0 3 0.3% --
1,081 1,098 100% N/A
3 Calculated using enrollment data provided by UK Institutional Research. 4 Undergraduate non-degree seeking students are counted in the College of Undergraduate Studies. 5 Only non-degree seeking or transient graduate students are included. All others are counted in their respective college units.
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ENROLLMENT BY UK COLLEGE, CLASS OF 2015
Among the class of 20156, 15.04% (n=617) of UK undergraduates participated in a credit-bearing education abroad
program, which is slightly higher than national averages for bachelor students (14.3%) and higher than the preceding
class of 2014 (14.19%). The College of Design led with the greatest overall percentage of students in the Class of 2015
who had studied abroad, at 45.83%. The College of Arts & Sciences had the overall largest number of students who had
earned credit abroad, followed by the Colleges of Agriculture, Food & Environment and Business & Economics.
College Class of 2014
EA Participation Class of 2015
EA Participation Total Graduated
2014-2015
College of Design 44.4% (32) 45.83% (33) 72
College of Arts and Sciences 18.4% (182) 20.64% (201) 974
College of Fine Arts 23.8% (25) 17.89% (22) 123
College of Health Sciences 6.3% (4) 17.57% (13) 74
College of Communications & Information Studies
18.4% (67) 16.96% (67) 395
College of Agric., Food & Environ. 11.3% (71) 16.53% (103) 623
College of Business & Economics 14.4% (81) 15.62% (102) 653
College of Social Work 8.9% (5) 12.12% (8) 66
College of Engineering 9.6% (40) 10.48% (50) 477
College of Education 8.4% (35) 7.40% (35) 473
College of Nursing 4.4% (9) 4.27% (9) 211
551 643 4,113
6 Data provided by University of Kentucky Analytics and Technologies (UKAT), August 2015.
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COLLEGE ENROLLMENT BY EXPERIENCE TYPE7
Study Abroad (970) was the most popular experience type of education abroad participants from all
colleges/units. It was followed by Service-Learning Abroad (106). 8 students from the College of Education participated
in Teach Abroad programs, and 24 students from the College of Business and Economics did internships abroad.
College Study
Abroad Research Abroad
Intern Abroad
Teach Abroad
Service Abroad
College of Arts and Sciences 207 15 15 1 15
College of Business and Economics
140 2 24 0 2
College of Agriculture 145 8 6 2 17
College of Communication & Information
112 0 4 0 5
College of Engineering 95 1 0 0 13
College of Education 78 1 5 8 7
College of Design 42 0 0 0 0
College of Pharmacy 19 0 0 0 4
College of Medicine 18 0 0 0 4
College of Health Sciences 26 1 1 0 15
College of Nursing 25 0 0 0 18
College of Undergraduate Studies 3 0 0 0 1
College of Fine Arts 41 1 0 0 0
College of Law 1 0 0 0 0
Graduate School (non- d egree/transient)
5 0 0 2 1
College of Social Work 5 1 0 0 0
College of Public Health 8 0 0 0 4
970 30 55 13 106
7 Some programs encompass multiple experience types. In those cases, each experience type was counted separately. Therefore, the
totals in this table will not equal the total number of EA participants (1,098), and the totals in each row may not equal the total number of participants from each respective college/unit.
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LEADING COLLEGE ENROLLMENT BY DEPARTMENT, FOR-CREDIT
Within the College of Arts & Sciences, International Studies majors and Biology majors account for 32.3% of the
college’s enrollment, followed by Psychology majors at 14.2%. Marketing (27.6%) and Accounting (22.1%) students are
the most frequently represented majors in the Gatton College of Business and Economics. Students are classified by
primary major.
College/Department 2013-2014 EA
Enrollment 2014-2015 EA
Enrollment Percentage Total
College EA Enrollment
College of Arts and Sciences 286 226
International Studies 50 39 17.3%
Biology 50 34 15.0%
Psychology 42 32 14.2%
Political Science 27 18 8.0%
Modern and Classical Lang., Lit. and Cultures 18 20 8.8%
Chemistry 17 13 5.8%
English 15 13 5.8%
Mathematics 10 2 0.9%
Anthropology 7 7 3.1%
Hispanic Studies 7 8 3.5%
Linguistics 6 4 1.8%
Environmental & Sustainability Studies 5 3 1.3%
Geography 5 4 1.8%
Sociology 5 3 1.3%
History 4 8 3.5%
Economics 4 9 4.0%
Physics 4 3 1.3%
Philosophy 3 1 0.4%
Mathematical Economics 3 2 0.9%
Gender & Women’s Studies 1 2 0.9%
Geology 1 1 0.4%
Topical Major 42 0 0.0%
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College/Department 2013-2014 EA
Enrollment 2014-2015 EA
Enrollment Percentage Total
College EA Enrollment
College of Business and Economics 140 163
Marketing and Pre-Marketing 42 45 27.6%
Finance and Pre-Finance 27 31 19.0%
Accounting and Pre-Accounting 24 36 22.1%
Management and Pre-Management 21 28 17.2%
Economics and Pre-Economics 16 17 10.4%
Business Administration 9 6 3.7%
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STUDENT CLASSIFICATION, AT TIME OF BEING ABROAD
At 50.3%, seniors account for half of total enrollment while juniors account for 26.8% of total enrollment. This is not
surprising as most students typically wait until the summer after their junior year to study abroad. Priority on first and
second year programming in the coming years will likely shows gains in underclassmen participation.
Student Classification 2013-2014 Enrollment
2014-2015 Enrollment 8
Percentage of EA Enrollment
Change in Enrollment Percentage9
Freshman 6 7 0.6% 0.1%
Sophomore 84 73 6.6% -1.1%
Junior 295 294 26.8% -0.5%
Senior 507 552 50.3% 3.4%
Undergraduate-Non-Degree Seeking
-- 16 1.5% 1.5%
Graduate/Professional 178 156 14.2% -2.3%
Unclassified 11 0 -- -1.0%
1,081 1,098 100% --
8 Students are classified by credit hours. 9 Calculated using the percentage of enrollment in 2014-2015 minus the 2013-2014 percentage.
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DURATION OF STUDY, FOR CREDIT
Nearly 80% of UK students participate on short-term programs, which is much higher than national averages. These
programs generally include summer, winter intersession and any program lasting fewer than 8 weeks. 19% of UK
students participate on mid-length or one-semester programs, and just over 1% of students spend a full academic
year abroad.
Duration of Study 2013-2014 Enrollment
2014-2015 Enrollment
Percentage of EA Enrollment
National Averages (IIE, 2012-2013)
Short-term (0-8 weeks) 860 877 79.9% 60.3%
Mid-Length 205 209 19.0% 36.5%
Long-term 16 12 1.1% 3.2%
1,081 1,098 100% 100%
TERM OF STUDY, FOR-CREDIT
Summer 2015 programs enrolled 64.4% of the total number of participants in 2014-2015. UK students generally
favor the spring semester (12.5%) over the fall semester (6.6%), which is generally the case at many public institutions.
Term of Study 2013-2014
EA Enrollment 2014-2015
EA Enrollment Percentage of EA
Enrollment Percentage Change
Academic Year 16 12 1.1% -25.0%
Fall 77 72 6.6% -6.5%
Fall Embedded 0 12 1.1% --
Winter 72 43 3.9% -40.3%
Spring 121 137 12.5% 13.2%
Spring Embedded 103 115 10.5% 11.7%
Summer 692 707 64.4% 2.2%
1,081 1,098 100.0% 1.6%
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PROGRAM TYPE, FOR-CREDIT
In 2014-15, UK Sponsored programs enrolled 48.6% (534) of the total education abroad enrollment, followed by UK
Partner programs at 18.3% (201). UK Consortia programs enrolled 133 students, accounting for 12.1% of the total
enrollment.
Program Type 2013-2014
EA Enrollment 2014-2015
EA Enrollment Percentage of EA
Enrollment Percentage Change
UK Sponsored 505 534 48.6% 5.7%
UK Partner 192 201 18.3% 4.7%
UK Consortia 141 133 12.1% -5.7%
UK Organization10 63 63 5.7% 0.0%
UK Independent11 60 60 5.5% 0.0%
UK Exchange 52 66 6.0% 26.9%
UK External 41 24 2.2% -41.5%
UK Direct 27 17 1.5% -37.0%
1,081 1,098 100.0% 1.6%
10 “UK Organization” is a new designation that includes programs such as Shoulder to Shoulder Global and Alternative Service Breaks,
which were categorized as “UK Sponsored” in previous reports. Therefore the enrollment number of UK Sponsored participants between this reporting year and previous years is not directly comparable.
11 “UK Independent” programs include medical rotations, independent study and research abroad, etc.
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ENROLLMENT DEMOGRAPHICS BY EXPERIENCE TYPE12
Study Abroad was the most popular experience type across all demographics. The data suggest no particular
trends favoring a particular enrollment type by race/ethnicity. Greater diversification is expected as these
experience types are further articulated within the program portfolio.
Race/Ethnicity Study Abroad Research Abroad
Intern Abroad Teach Abroad Service Abroad
African - American 57 1 6 1 13
Asian-American/ Pacific Islander 34 4 2 0 4
Caucasian/White Non-Hispanic 737 22 39 13 72
Hispanic - American 48 1 1 1 7
Multiracial 25 0 1 0 5
Native Amer./ Alaskan Native 1 0 0 0 0
Prefer Not to Answer/Other 70 4 6 1 8
972 32 55 16 109
12 Some programs have multiple experience types. In those cases, each experience type was counted separately. Therefore, the totals in this table
will not equal the total number of EA participants (1,098).
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ENROLLMENT DEMOGRAPHICS, FOR-CREDIT13
Race/Ethnicity The data suggest that minority student participation has remained robust in UK’s Education Abroad programs. All
racial minority groups represent an equal or larger percentage in education abroad enrollments than campus-wide
enrollment, with the exception of African American students, whose proportion has fallen since last year. Even so,
Education Abroad enrolls a significantly higher percentage of African-American students than the national average.
Race/Ethnicity 2013-2014 Enrollment
2014-2015 Enrollment
Percentage of EA Enrollment
Percentage of UK Enrollment
National Avg. (IIE, 2012-2013)
African-American 98 70 6.4% 6.6% 5.3%
Asian-American/ Pacific Islander
41 39 3.6% 2.8% 7.3%
Caucasian/White Non-Hispanic
816 825 75.1% 72.7% 76.3%
Hispanic-American 46 55 5.0% 3.4% 7.6%
Multiracial 29 28 2.6% 2.6% 3.0%
Native Amer./ Alaskan Native
4 1 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Unreported 47 80 7.3% 5.4% 0.0%
1,081 1,098 100% 100% 100%
Gender Although female students account for 51.5% of UK campus-wide enrollment, 66.3% of the education abroad
enrollment is disproportionately female. However, this is generally comparable to national education abroad
enrollment trends as reported in Open Doors.
Gender 2013-2014 Enrollment
2014-2015 Enrollment
Percentage of EA Enrollment
Percentage of UK Enrollment
National Avg. (IIE, 2012-2013)
Male 344 370 33.7% 48.5% 34.7%
Female 737 728 66.3% 51.5% 65.3%
1,081 1,098 100% 100% 100%
13 Unless otherwise noted, data on total UK enrollment was pulled from the HANA Database.
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Gender by Region As female students account for 66.3% of education abroad enrollment, it is not surprising to see that female
student enrollment was proportionately higher across regions. The data suggest no particular trends favoring a
particular region type by gender, although men appear to favor Asia.
Region/Gender 2014-2015
EA Enrollment Percentage of EA
Enrollment by Region
Africa Male Female
17 45
27.4% 72.6%
Asia Male Female
47 68
40.9% 59.1%
Europe Male Female
245 470
34.3% 65.7%
Latin America Male Female
40 97
29.2% 70.8%
Middle East Male Female
2 2
50.0% 50.0%
North America Male Female
2 8
20.0% 80.0%
Multiple Regions Male Female
1 5
16.7% 83.3%
Oceania Male Female
16 33
32.7% 67.3%
1,098 --
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LGBTQ Unfortunately, UK does not collect data on sexual orientation. Data available via the Student Experience in the
Research University (SERU) survey based at the Center for Studies in Higher Education (CSHE) at the University of
California, Berkeley, suggest that LGBTQ students are more likely to study abroad compared to their peers. UK
Education Abroad does not collect this data at the time of application, but does ask students via a voluntary pre-
departure survey. On average, about 9% of students do identify as LGBTQ.
LGBTQ 2013-2014
EA Enrollment 2014-2015
EA Enrollment Percentage of EA
Enrollment Percentage of UK
Enrollment
LGBTQ n/a n/a n/a n/a
Not LGBTQ n/a n/a n/a n/a
Unreported n/a n/a n/a n/a
n/a n/a n/a n/a
Residency Status The data show that significantly more in-state students than out-of-state students participated in education
abroad programs in 2014-2015, which matches with the overall campus proportion.
Residency Status 2013-2014
EA Enrollment 2014-2015
EA Enrollment Percentage of EA
Enrollment Percentage of UK
Enrollment
In-State 743 764 69.6% 69.6%
Out-of-State 338 334 30.4% 30.4%
1,081 1,098 100% 100%
Undergraduate First-Generation Status 16.1% (152) of undergraduate education abroad participants reported being first-generation students, which is
lower than the overall campus proportion. This status is not a required question in the education abroad application.
First-Generation Status 2013-2014
Undergraduate EA Enrollment
2014-2015 Undergraduate EA
Enrollment
Percentage of Undergraduate EA
Enrollment
Percentage of Undergraduate UK
Enrollment14
First-Generation 158 152 16.1% 23.3%
Not First-Generation 734 766 81.3% 76.7%
Unreported 25 24 2.5% --
917 942 100% 100%
14 This data represents the proportion of undergraduate First-Generation students among all undergraduates at UK.
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Undergraduate Honors Enrollment 18% of undergraduate education abroad participants are in the Honors Program, yet only about 4.6% of UK
students are, suggesting that education abroad programming appeals disproportionately to academically high achieving
students. This data does not reflect Chellgren, Gaines or other programs for high-achieving students.
Honors Enrollment 2013-2014
Undergraduate EA Enrollment
2014-2015 Undergraduate EA
Enrollment
Percentage of Undergraduate EA
Enrollment
Percentage of Undergraduate UK
Enrollment
Honors 152 170 18.0% 7.5%
Not Honors 765 772 82.0% 92.5%
917 942 100% 100%
Undergraduate vs. Graduate/Professional Enrollment Not surprisingly, undergraduate students disproportionately enroll in credit-bearing education abroad programs,
reflecting 85.8% of the total enrollment.
Student Classification 2013-2014
EA Enrollment 2014-2015
EA Enrollment Percentage of EA
Enrollment Percentage of UK
Enrollment
Undergraduate 917 942 85.8% 74.0%
Graduate & Prof. 164 156 14.2% 26.0%
1,081 1,098 100% 100%
Athlete Enrollment Athletes are traditionally underrepresented in Education Abroad programming. For the purposes of this report,
“athletes” are those students who participate on an athletic team at UK, but who are not necessarily on scholarship.
Student Classification 2013-2014
EA Enrollment 2014-2015
EA Enrollment Percentage of EA
Enrollment Percentage of UK
Enrollment
Athlete 16 11 1.0% 5.2%
Non-Athlete 1,065 1,087 99.0% 94.8%
1,081 1,098 100% 100%
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Disabled Student Enrollment Students with disabilities are traditionally underrepresented in Education Abroad programming. For the purposes of
this report, “disabled students” are those who have registered with the UK Disability Resource Center.
Student Classification
2013-2014 EA Enrollment
2014-2015 EA Enrollment
Percentage of EA Enrollment
Percentage of UK Enrollment
Disabled 39 37 3.4% 2.5%
Non-Disabled 1,042 1,061 96.6% 97.5%
1,081 1,098 100% 100%
Veteran Enrollment All students who have previously served in the U.S. Armed Forces are categorized as veterans. Although about %
of the UK student body has veteran status, they remain underrepresented in Education Abroad programming.
Student Classification
2013-2014 EA Enrollment
2014-2015 EA Enrollment
Percentage of EA Enrollment
Percentage of UK Enrollment
Veteran 6 10 0.9% 1.3%
Non-Veteran 1,075 1,088 99.1% 98.7%
1,081 1,098 100% 100%
Singletary Scholar Enrollment The Singletary Scholarship is the university’s most prestigious undergraduate scholarship, and is awarded to
exceptionally high-achieving students. Enrollment of Singletary Scholars in Education Abroad programming is already
much higher than the campus proportion, but is expected to decrease in coming years as recent changes to eliminate
the summer scholarship.
Student Classification
2013-2014 Undergraduate EA
Enrollment
2014-2015 Undergraduate EA
Enrollment
Percentage of Undergraduate EA
Enrollment
Percentage of Undergraduate UK
Enrollment
Singletary 44 31 3.3% 0.9%
Non-Singletary 873 911 96.7% 99.1%
917 942 100% 100%
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Pell Grant Recipient Enrollment Students receiving Pell Grants are also eligible to apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
Nonetheless, Pell Grant recipients remain underrepresented in Education Abroad programming.
Student Classification
2013-2014 EA Enrollment
2014-2015 EA Enrollment
Percentage of EA Enrollment
Percentage of UK Enrollment
Pell Grant Recipient 121 126 11.5% 34.9%
Non-Pell Grant Recipient
960 972 88.5% 65.1%
1,081 1,098 100% 100%
Transfer Student Enrollment Students who transfer from other institutions are generally underrepresented in Education Abroad enrollments. This
was the case for students at UK during this academic year. Only undergraduate students are counted in this data.
Student Classification
2013-2014 Undergraduate EA
Enrollment
2014-2015 Undergraduate EA
Enrollment
Percentage of Undergraduate EA
Enrollment
Percentage of Undergraduate UK
Enrollment
Transfer Student 101 111 11.8% 15.9%
Non-Transfer Student 816 831 88.2% 84.1%
917 942 100% 100%
Chellgren Fellow Enrollment The Chellgren Fellowship is a highly selective honor conferred on high achieving undergraduate students. The
program aims to cultivate academic achievement through extracurricular experiences and scholarship advising. Nearly
2% of undergraduate Education Abroad participants were Chellgren Fellows- much higher than the campus proportion.
Student Classification
2013-2014 Undergraduate EA
Enrollment
2014-2015 Undergraduate EA
Enrollment
Percentage of Undergraduate EA
Enrollment
Percentage of Undergraduate UK
Enrollment
Chellgren Fellow 21 17 1.8% 0.3%
Non-Chellgren Fellow 896 925 98.2% 99.7%
917 942 100% 100%
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BENCHMARK INSTITUTIONS, OPEN DOORS 2012-2013
The University of Kentucky ranks last among our benchmark institutions with regard to education abroad
participation. Among the nearly 900 institutions reporting education abroad enrollment data to the Institute of
International Education for the 2014 report (based on 2012-2013 enrollment data), UK ranks at 79. At the top among
our benchmarks, the University of Minnesota – Twin Cities sends more than three times as many students abroad as the
University of Kentucky. Note: The IIE Open Doors Report has different reporting guidelines (i.e., non-degree seeking
students, international student participation, etc.).
2014 Nat. Rank
Institution Student Body
Population EA Enrollment
2011-2012 EA Enrollment
2012-2013 % Change
4 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities 51,147 2,508 2,555 1.9%
5 Michigan State University 50,085 2,380 2,514 5.6%
6 University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 43,625 2,060 2,365 14.8%
7 Ohio State University 64,868 1,716 2,255 31.4%
9 University of Wisconsin - Madison 43,193 2,149 2,157 0.4%
15 University of Florida 51,725 1,991 2,036 2.3%
26 University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
29,135 1,644 1,682 2.3%
42 University of Iowa 31,387 1,227 1,248 1.7%
44 University of Missouri - Columbia 35,441 1,371 1,209 -11.8%
48 University of Arizona 42,236 1,082 1,193 10.3%
52 University of California - Davis 35,415 1,324 1,127 -14.9%
79 University of Kentucky 28,435 845 852 0.8%
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SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE INSTITUTIONS, OPEN DOORS 2012-2013
The University of Kentucky ranks ninth among the fourteen institutions of the Southeastern Conference. At the
top among SEC schools, Texas A&M University sends more than twice as many students abroad as the University of
Kentucky. Because of a consortium agreement, students at any SEC school can study abroad on programs at any other
SEC school at the in-state tuition rate.
2014 Nat. Rank
Institution Student Body
Population EA Enrollment
2011-2012 EA Enrollment
2012-2013 % Change
8 Texas A&M University 58,577 2,009 2,254 12.2%
15 University of Florida 51,725 1,991 2,036 2.3%
17 University of Georgia 35,197 1,991 2,014 1.2%
36 University of South Carolina - Columbia
39,972 1,014 1,299 28.1%
44 University of Missouri - Columbia 35,441 1,371 1,209 -11.8%
64 Auburn University 25,912 1,024 973 -5.0%
65 University of Tennessee - Knoxville 27,410 980 970 -1.0%
69 University of Alabama 36,155 1,126 949 -15.7%
79 University of Kentucky 28,435 845 852 0.8%
92 Vanderbilt University 12,686 745 749 0.5%
108 University of Arkansas - Main Campus
26,301 563 667 18.5%
116 Louisiana State University 30,451 536 618 15.3%
160 University of Mississippi - Main Campus
20,112 592 476 12.2%
397 Mississippi State University 20,138 200 185 2.3%
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COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, OPEN DOORS 2012-2013
The University of Kentucky ranked as the largest sending institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, reporting
to the Institute of International Education that it awarded academic credit for study abroad to 852 of its students in
2012-2013. It was followed by the University of Louisville (719) and Western Kentucky University (544).
2014 Nat. Rank
Institution Student Body
Population EA Enrollment
2011-2012 EA Enrollment
2012-2013 % Change
79 University of Kentucky 28,435 845 852 0.8%
97 University of Louisville 22,298 701 719 2.6%
144 Western Kentucky University 21,110 427 544 27.4%
209 Centre College 1,385 372 379 1.9%
282 Northern Kentucky University 15,738 294 277 -5.8%
265 Murray State University 11,166 219 310 41.6%
370 Bellarmine University 3,432 161 202 25.5%
429 Berea College 1,661 132 161 22.0%
485 Transylvania University 1,082 112 131 17.0%
N/A Eastern Kentucky University 16,454 104 N/A N/A
703 Georgetown College 1,262 40 46 15.0%
921 Kentucky Wesleyan College 657 32 11 -65.6%
N/A Kentucky State University 2,732 13 N/A N/A
927 Campbellsville University 3,318 12 10 -16.7%
