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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
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Primary Degree Bachelor's
Highest Degree Graduate

Location

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

Special Designations

HBCU Land Grant

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

Female 60%
Male 40%

Race/Ethnicity

White 8.1%
Black 81.4%
Hispanic 1.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Races 4.0%
Non-Resident Alien 0.8%
Unknown 3.1%

Student Characteristics

Age 25 and Older 7.4%
Part-Time Students 10.0%

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

$9,214

In-State Tuition

$13,260

Out-of-State Tuition

$21,023

Total Cost of Attendance

$8,900

Avg. Net Price

Financial Aid Statistics

Students Receiving Pell Grants 57%
Students with Federal Loans 55%
Students Receiving Any Aid 57%

Student Debt & Repayment

Median Debt at Graduation $25,938
Median Total Debt $12,250
90th Percentile Debt $47,626
3-Year Repayment Rate 24%

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

Institutional Resources

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

$6,891

Avg. Faculty Salary

(monthly)

$6,215

Instructional Expenditure

(per student)

Contact Information

Phone: (502) 597-6000

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Admissions: Apply Now

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