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Kentucky State is a public university located in Frankfort, Kentucky in the Lexington Area. As a historically black college, Kentucky State has a strong history of and commitment to the education of black Americans. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,204 undergraduate students. The Kentucky State acceptance rate is 92%. Popular majors include Business, Nursing, and Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. Graduating 32% of students, Kentucky State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $23,500.
About
About Kentucky State...
- HBCU
- No Application Fee
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Compare to Other Colleges
- Kentucky
- Frankfort
Kentucky State University Rankings
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Kentucky State Admissions
Acceptance Rate
92%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
820-1020
ACT Range
14-20
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Will You Get Into Kentucky State?
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Cost
Net Price
$11,473/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,257/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
79%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.19 responses
48%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.23 responses
61%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.23 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business
29 Graduates
Nursing
23 Graduates
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
20 Graduates
Journalism
14 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Humanities
14 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
12 Graduates
Information Science
11 Graduates
9 Graduates
Biology
6 Graduates
Music History and Literature
5 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
63%
On Campus
10%
Online
27%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,204Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
406
Undergrads Over 25
7%
Pell Grant
77%
Varsity Athletes
21%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
8 responses
Spirited
75%
Outgoing
25%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.25 responses
Poll
51%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.35 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
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11 responses
Onward and upward
45%
More organization
27%
Going down the crapper
18%
Home away from home
9%
Mid
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$28,700/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
32%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%
100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.10 responses
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Kentucky State University Reviews
Rating 3.23 out of 5 346 reviews
Rating 3 out of 5
This new experience for me has been great so far! Everyone has been so kind and helpful, made lots of friends and joined several organizations since my stay, class room size is just the right fit for me, God has blessed me with a new family! Everything seem to be in walking distance and safe, church is a great location for me as well; we have a lot of activities here on the campus and cost effective that I can still feel that I can afford, one of the most thing that I needed was accommodation because I experience ADHD and speech impairment issues, Kentucky State have the accommodations that I need to succeed! They also offer one on one therapy, or group therapy , call me in to make sure I’m taking my medication; check and make sure I’m doing okay! Even dealing with Financial Aid ; always polite and trying to make sure they can accommodate me any way possible! I’m looking forward to being here for awhile, Some of the alumni graduated from here stayed and became employees of the school .
- Freshman
- 3 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I was enrolled here majoring in Criminal Justice. My experience here was great! The staff, students, and wonderful people I've met here helped me prepare for the real world after college. This school being the only HBCU in Kentucky, makes me feel proud to be an Alum of the Kstate community.
- Alum
- 7 months ago
Rating 3 out of 5
I love my HBCU! However, there are some things that MUST be fixed. The environment and welcoming energy of the student body is amazing, We aim to make students feel comfortable and at home on campus. But the actual physical environment is NOT up to par. I have allergic reactions to the mold in our dorms (which clearly have carpet that has not been replaced). There are roaches and other insects that should not be in a living space for students. I am not by any means completely blaming my illustrious school faculty, but I am concerned about the physical health of myself and my peers.
The staff are not very good at getting back to you on time and that makes for a low success rate for our students. This also does not help with retention rates of KYSU. I would love to see my KYSU flourish and grow to the highest levels.I believe that our new president will aid in the betterment of our school as he has done in the past with BCTC. I am so grateful for Dr. Akakpo has chosen to help.
- Sophom*ore
- 9 months ago
