Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University (KSU, and KYSU) is a public historically black land-grant university in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States. Founded in 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, and becoming a land-grant college in 1890, KSU is the second-oldest state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.
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96%
Acceptance
$8,040
Net price
1,309
Enrollment
32%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
96%
Acceptance rate
870
SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$8,040
Average net price
$9,387
In-state tuition
$13,658
Out-of-state tuition
$8,686
Room & board
$1,560
Books & supplies
$21,727
Total cost of attendance
58%
Students receiving Pell grants
56%
Students with federal loans
$25,938
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$36,382
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$29,640
Median earnings (6 yrs)
32%
Graduation rate
64%
Retention rate
62%
Earn more than a HS grad
$6,140
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,309
Total enrollment
11%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
40%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Kentucky State University FAQ
Is Kentucky State University a public or private school?
Kentucky State University is a public institution located in Frankfort, KY.
What is the acceptance rate at Kentucky State University?
Kentucky State University has an acceptance rate of 96%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Kentucky State University cost?
The average annual net price at Kentucky State University is $8,040 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $9,387 in-state and $13,658 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Kentucky State University?
About 32% of students at Kentucky State University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Kentucky State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Kentucky State University students earn a median of $36,382 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Kentucky State University?
Admitted students at Kentucky State University have an average SAT score of 870. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Kentucky State University?
Kentucky State University enrolls about 1,309 students.
Campus
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