This report presents tables and graphs which summarize data on institutions of higher education in Kentucky from 1987 through 1996. Introducory material provides definitions of terms, lists public and independent colleges and universities in the state, and lists degree program offerings at Kentucky state-supported institutions. Tables and graphs are grouped into those providing data on enrollment, degrees conferred, faculty and staff, finances, facilities, and independent institutions (enrollment and degrees conferred). Each section is preceded by selected data highlights. Among highlights are the following: total headcount enrollment at state-supported institutions increased by 20 percent from Fall 1987 to Fall 1996 with community college enrollment increasing by 47 percent; total degrees and other formal awards conferred by state-supported institutions increased by 29 percent during this period; the largest increase in employment was in professional nonfaculty which increased by 48 percent at the universities and 279 percent at the community colleges; total revenue and expenditures both increased 89 percent during this period; the total value of the education and general plants of Kentucky public higher education institutions was estimated at $2.8 billion in 1996; and total headcount enrollment at independent institutions increased by 5 percent during this period. (DB)