Overview
Enrollment
Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, Kentucky State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 3,974 prospective students applied, and 2,591 were granted admission. Of those admitted 484 enrolled in the school. 1,414 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 865 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $7,700 plus fees of $1,320. KY State is ranked 947 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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KY State is rated within the lower 20% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Kentucky State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#947 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#410 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Kentucky
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Kentucky
#24 in Best Value Colleges in Kentucky
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 860/1050 |
| ACT | 15/20 |
| GPA | 2.72 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Kentucky Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,320 |
| Room and Board | $6,690 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $998 |
| Total One Year Cost | $18,008 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $1,320 |
| Room and Board | $6,690 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $998 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,858 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 22% |
| Health Professions | 15% |
| Education | 9% |
| Business | 9% |
| Psychology | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157058 IPEDS survey data for Kentucky State University.
Current students may use the Kentucky State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.