Kentucky State University
Public, 4-year
400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601-2355
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
President/Chief Administrator: Ronald Johnson (Interim President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
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)
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