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Kentucky State University

Public, 4-year

400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601-2355

(502) 597-6000

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Quick Facts

1,317

Total Enrollment

93%

Acceptance Rate

27%

Graduation Rate

$29,640

Median Earnings (6yr)

$9,214

In-State Tuition

$8,900

Avg Net Price

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

910

Avg SAT Score

About Kentucky State University

Institution Details

Type Public, 4-year
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Size 1,000 - 4,999
HBCU Yes
Land Grant Yes

Location

Address 400 East Main Street
City Frankfort, KY
ZIP Code 40601-2355
County Franklin County

President/Chief Administrator: Ronald Johnson (Interim President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Liberal Arts 16%
Health Professions 13%
Business 11%
Psychology 10%
Education 9%
Communication 9%
Biology 6%
Protective Services 6%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

Admissions

Enrollment Statistics

Total Enrollment 1,317

Student Demographics

Male 40%
Female 60%
White 8%
Black 81%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 0%

Test Score Ranges

Test 25th %ile Median 75th %ile
SAT Reading 420 460 500
SAT Math 400 450 510
ACT Composite 14 16 20

Tuition & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $9,214
Out-of-State Tuition $13,260

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 57%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:

$0 - $30,000 $6,809
$30,001 - $48,000 $5,703
$48,001 - $75,000 $9,471
$75,001 - $110,000 $15,362
$110,001+ $17,285

Earnings After Graduation

Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:

$29,640

6 Years After

$33,985

8 Years After

$36,382

10 Years After

Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):

25th percentile: $14,725  |  75th percentile: $44,660

Earnings by Family Income Background

$26,609

Low Income

$32,324

Middle Income

$35,761

High Income

Student Outcomes

61%

Full-Time Retention

5%

Part-Time Retention

27%

Graduation Rate