The Assocation of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities (AIKCU) is a nonprofit organization representing the interests of Kentucky's 20 nonprofit, independent colleges and universities.

AIKCU Members: Alice Lloyd College, Asbury College, Bellarmine University, Berea College, Brescia University, Campbellsville University, Centre College, Georgetown College, Kentucky Christian University, Kentucky Wesleyan College, Lindsey Wilson College, Mid-Continent University, Midway College, Pikeville College, St. Catharine College, Spalding University, Thomas More College, Transylvania University, Union College, and University of the Cumberlands.