Kentucky State University

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Frankfort, KY

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$7,700

Avg in-state tuition

$11,550

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Kentucky State University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

HBCU: YesHistorically Black Colleges and Universities are accredited schools established prior to 1965 whose principal mission was, and is, the education of Black Americans. Explore our HBCU resource hub to learn more.

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Kentucky State University is a small public university located on a rural campus in Frankfort, Kentucky. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,148, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 84%. The university offers 25 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 30%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,700, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,550.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

84% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

30% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Considered (not required)

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 15-20

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 860-1050

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

71%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

Black

59%

Unknown

24%

White

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

59%

Socio-economic diversity

73% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,300
On-campus room and board	$6,680
On-campus other expenses	$998
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$6,328
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$5,612
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$4,612

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$16,678	$20,528
Off-campus without family	$20,940	$24,790
Off-campus with family	$13,612	$17,462

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
	Agriculture, General
	Aquaculture
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
4	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Journalism, Other
5	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
6	Education
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Music Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Human Development and Family Studies, General
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
10	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
11	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
12	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
13	Psychology
	Psychology, General
14	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Public Administration
15	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
16	Social Sciences
	Social Sciences, General
	Political Science and Government, General
17	Visual And Performing Arts
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Music, General

Kentucky State University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

This school is more affordable than other schools.

About Kentucky State University

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Natural Resources And Conservation

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts

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Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.