Kentucky State University is an historically black university located in Frankfort, Kentucky. Founded in 1886, it is the second-oldest public institution in the state. It is a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund and has a strong emphasis on the liberal arts, helping to provide a well-rounded education to its students. It has a diverse student body and faculty, and includes programs such as agriculture, engineering, social work and education. Kentucky State strives to promote equitable education and a passion for research that serves to benefit all people. It is proud of its reputation of excellence and its commitment to fostering a safe and inclusive learning environment.
- Address: 400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601-2355
- Phone: (502) 597-6000
- Website: www.kysu.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 2,290
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 14 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $30
- Selectivity: Less Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $8,800 | $12,650 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Room & Board | $6,328 | $6,328 |
| Other | $5,612 | $5,612 |
| Total Cost | $22,040 | $25,890 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 84%
- SAT Range: 860 – 1050
- ACT Range: 15 – 20
Majors
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Psychology, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 65%
- Part-time: 35%
Student Gender
- Male: 41%
- Female: 59%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 1%
- Black or African American: 59%
- Hispanic / Latino: 3%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 9%
- Two or More Races: 3%
- Unknown: 24%
- Non-resident Alien: 1%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 95%
- 25 and Over: 5%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 38%
- Out-of-State: 62%
- Unknown: 0%