Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University is a public 4-year institution in Frankfort, KY. It enrolls about 1,689 students and admits roughly 93% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Frankfort, KY 40601 |
| County | Franklin County |
| Enrollment | 1,689 |
| Acceptance rate | 93% |
| Applicants / admitted | 2,001 / 1,852 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $9,214 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $13,260 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 27% |
| Transfer-out rate | 27% |
| Full-time retention rate | 61% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $9,672 |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 420–500 |
| ACT middle 50% | 14–20 |
| Website | www.kysu.edu/ |
| Phone | 5025976000 |
| Classification | Historically Black College or University (HBCU) |
Admissions
About 2,001 students applied and 1,852 were admitted. Of those admitted, 345 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $9,214 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $13,260. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $9,672 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,809 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $5,703 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,471 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,362 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,285 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 280 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 27% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Kentucky State University is in Frankfort, KY, Franklin County. Its coordinates are 38.2014, -84.8554.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Kentucky State University?
About 93% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 2,001 applicants.
How much does Kentucky State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $9,214 for in-state students and $13,260 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Kentucky State University?
About 1,689 students are enrolled.