KY State Admission Requirements

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KY State Admission Overview

KY State admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year KY State admitted 96.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.72 GPA (B-) and SAT 820-1010 / ACT 14-20. KY State is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

KY State is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

KY State Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

96.1%

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Acceptance Rate

The KY State acceptance rate is 96.1%. Last year, 1,396 of 1,453 applicants were admitted. That is the 23rd lowest acceptance rate in Kentucky.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into KY State and can you get accepted?

KY State is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Kentucky State University typically attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.72. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

KY State GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

2.72

Typical High School Grades

B-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 2.72

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at KY State typically have around a 2.72 GPA (B-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have below average high school grades. KY State is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #30 in Kentucky for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.7 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Kentucky State University freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	0.71%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	4.01%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	6.37%	Good
3.25 to 3.49	9.2%	Good
3.00 to 3.24	11.56%	Avg +
2.50 to 2.99	33.25%	Avg -
2.00 to 2.49	33.25%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	1.65%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

KY State SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

820-1010

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 420
Math 400
Composite 820

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 500
Math 510
Composite 1010

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at KY State typically score around a 920 SAT (middle 50% 820–1010) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 26th percentile nationally. KY State ranks #23 in the state of Kentucky for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 820 to 1010

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

KY State is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 920 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Kentucky State University
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1010+	Above 75th	>98%
920 to 1010	Avg +	96%-98%
820 to 920	Avg -	93%-96%
Below 820	Below mid-50	<93%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

KY State ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

14-20

Freshmen reporting ACT

21%

25th Percentile Scores

English 12
Math 15
Composite 14

75th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 18
Composite 20

Average ACT

Incoming testers at KY State typically have around a 17 ACT (mid-50 14–20) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 31st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. KY State places #24 among colleges in Kentucky for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 14 to 20

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to KY State without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 17.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Kentucky State University
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
20+	Above 75th	>98%
17 to 20	Avg +	96%-98%
14 to 17	Avg -	93%-96%
Below 14	Below mid-50	<93%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

52% of Kentucky State University freshman are in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Kentucky State University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	7%
Top 25% of class	11%
Top 50% of class	48%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Kentucky State University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	849	604	1,453
Accepted	812	584	1,396
Acceptance Rate	96%	97%	96%
Enrolled	201	176	377
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	25%	30%	27%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Kentucky State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Kentucky State University application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Kentucky State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Kentucky State University
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

KY State is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 96.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 2.72 GPA (about an B- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (820-1010); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025