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Kentucky State University

Kentucky State University is a small, public institution located in Frankfort, ky. Founded in 1886, Kentucky State University offers undergraduate degrees in 41 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 2

1,546 undergraduates

$9,214 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Kentucky State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 92.6%

SAT score average 910

ACT score average 16

Average high school GPA 2.90

Application fee $0.00

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Kentucky State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

14 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Education and Teaching

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Health and Medical Professions

Law and Legal Studies

Computer Science and Information Technology

Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Journalism

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Computer and Information Sciences, General

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $9,214

Additional expenses

Room & board $8,186

Books & supplies $1,332

Other expenses $2,995

Cost of attendance* $21,727

Average financial aid package $14,207

Estimated cost $7,520 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $13,260

Additional expenses

Room & board $8,186

Books & supplies $1,332

Other expenses $2,995

Cost of attendance* $25,773

Average financial aid package $14,207

Estimated cost $11,566 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Kentucky State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,546, with gender binary students split 40% male and 60% female.

Total enrollment

1,689

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

African American %

67%

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

20%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Kentucky State University, students love their Collegiate100. Student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601

5025976000

www.kysu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Collegiate100

Alpha phi omega

Drive our peer education (dope)

Student ambassadors

Alpha phi alpha

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Kentucky State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Kentucky State University?

Kentucky State University is located in Frankfort, ky.

What is the acceptance rate at Kentucky State University?

The acceptance rate for Kentucky State University is 93%.

What’s the average GPA for Kentucky State University?

The average high school GPA for Kentucky State University students was 2.90.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Kentucky State University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Kentucky State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $86,908.

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