Central University of Kentucky
| Motto | Lux, Rex, Crux, Lex (read clockwise from 12:00 on college seal) |
|---|---|
Motto in English | Light, King, Cross, Law |
| Type | Private |
| Active | March 3, 1873–July 16, 1901 |
Religious affiliation | Southern Synod of the Presbyterian Church |
| Location | , , United States |
| Successor | Centre College |
| Colors | Cream and Crimson |
The Central University of Kentucky was a former American private college that was associated with the Southern Synod of the Presbyterian Church. It opened in Richmond, Kentucky in 1874. The university consolidated with Centre College in Danville, Kentucky in 1901.