Where is լƵ State?

Where is լƵ State?
The main campus of լƵ State University is located in beautiful western Kentucky in the city of լƵ. You can find our five regional campuses spread out across the entire state, but լƵ, Kentucky is the location we are happy to call our home base. The city of լƵ and լƵ State University has a lasting beneficial relationship that has strengthened our communities into one, larger community.
The լƵ, Kentucky and լƵ State relationship
Students of լƵ State are regularly enchanted by the welcoming atmosphere and charm of լƵ and, when visiting, instantly get that feeling of – "this feels like home." Our students' parents and family members are always pleased to experience լƵ's safe environment and the small-town vibe. While we can assure that լƵ State takes great measures to keep our community safe, that same mentality is shared by our partners in the լƵ, Kentucky community.
Our campus features an array of cultural centers and attractions. The city residents frequently enjoy our on-campus art galleries and theaters and join us for community լƵ and other events. In return, լƵ boasts a diversity of locally-owned restaurants, specialty retail shops and other businesses that our students, faculty, staff and campus visitors can all enjoy.
A family-friendly, small-town community
If you have children and are considering pursuing an education at լƵ State, we're pleased to report that the two nearby public school systems – and – offer excellent academic, athletic and extracurricular activities for your children. Many of our students with families find themselves remaining in the area long after graduation, even if they had previously moved from elsewhere. լƵ is a city of about 20,000 residents, and each member of the community embodies a kind, inviting feel which will make you feel right at home.
Regardless of where you are coming from, the լƵ community will welcome you with open arms. We have a feeling that you'll fall in love with the area like so many others in our community have over the years. In fact, լƵ has earned the title of “friendliest small town” from Rand McNally and USA Today for several back-to-back years. Our friendly community is also a safe place to call home. The City of լƵ has been named one of the nation's Top 50 Safe College Towns per SafeWise and has earned national recognition for լƵ State's safety initiatives.


Where exactly is լƵ?
լƵ is located in a convenient area of western Kentucky and is within driving distance of many major cities locally and out of state in Tennessee, Illinois, Indiana and Missouri. Explore below to review a few select routes between the following notable locations and լƵ State University.
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Want to see more?
Our campus is proud to be a part of the լƵ community and we are grateful for the city's frequent partnership and involvement with our institution. Visiting լƵ State University is a great start to get a feel for the surrounding area of լƵ.