Kentucky State University

2/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Frankfort, KY
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#7 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

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Overview

Total enrollment

2,020

Location Frankfort, Kentucky
Website kysu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Kentucky State University is located in Frankfort, Kentucky's capital city, situated on a scenic bluff overlooking the Kentucky River. Established in 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, KSU has evolved into a public land-grant institution that primarily serves undergraduate students on its 882-acre campus featuring both historic and modern buildings. The university maintains moderate admission requirements and offers comprehensive academic programs, with notable strengths in agriculture, aquaculture, computer science, and liberal studies. As a member of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC), KSU competes in NCAA Division II athletics, while providing students with traditional residence hall living options and modern student life facilities.

Kentucky State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community. Explore all HBCUs

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Ratings

KY State is rated within the lower 16% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 2 out of 10.

Overall Rating

2 out of 10
Academics

1 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

1 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Kentucky State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 820/1010
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 14/20
GPA 2.72

Acceptance Rate

96.1%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 27%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Kentucky Resident Tuition

$9,387

Out of State Resident Tuition

$13,658

Breakdown

Tuition $9,387
Books and Supplies $1,560
Other Fees $1,126
Room and Board $8,686
Budget for Other Expenses $4,600
Total One Year Cost $25,359

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$31,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

21% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Kentucky State University are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Education. 22% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 15% in Health Professions, and 9% in Education.