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#7 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

KY State Admission Requirements

Frankfort, Kentucky

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Chances of getting into Kentucky State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
65%
Admission Difficulty for Kentucky State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Extremely Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into KY State and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at KY State is 65%.  It ranks #8 in Kentucky for lowest rate of acceptance. KY State is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 2,591 out of 3,974 applicants were admitted.

The school has extremely easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 82 percent on standardized admission tests. Kentucky State University typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.72. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the lower half of their high school class. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Kentucky State University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

KY State SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
860-1050
Applicants Submitting SAT 
28%
SAT Scores for Kentucky State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 430
SAT Math 25th 430
SAT Composite 25th 860
SAT Scores for Kentucky State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 530
SAT Math 75th 520
SAT Composite 75th 1050
Average SAT Score 960

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Kentucky State University?

Kentucky State University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "recommended".

Students who get into Kentucky State University score in the top 83 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 860-1050.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Kentucky State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1050 and Above Good >78%
955 to 1050 Avg + 65%-78%
860 to 955 Avg - 49%-65%
765 to 860 Reach 34%-49%
Less than 765 Low <34%
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KY State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
15-20 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
76%
ACT Scores for Kentucky State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 14
ACT Math 25th 15
ACT Composite 25th 15
ACT Scores for Kentucky State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 20
ACT Math 75th 19
ACT Composite 75th 20
Average ACT Score 17

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into KY State?

Kentucky State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "recommended".

KY State regularly accepts students who score 15 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 81 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 15-20.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Kentucky State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
20 and Above Good >80%
17 to 20 Avg + 65%-80%
15 to 17 Avg - 53%-65%
13 to 15 Reach 40%-53%
Less than 13 Low <40%
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KY State GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
2.72
Typical High School Grades 
B-

What GPA do you need to get into Kentucky State University?

You can get into KY State with below average high school grades. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Kentucky State University was 2.72 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #32 in Kentucky for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as KY State accepts 65% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Kentucky State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 0.71% Good
3.75 to 3.99 4.01% Good
3.50 to 3.74 6.37% Good
3.25 to 3.49 9.2% Good
3.00 to 3.24 11.56% Avg +
2.50 to 2.99 33.25% Avg -
2.00 to 2.49 33.25% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.65% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

52% of Kentucky State University freshman were in the lower half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Kentucky State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 7%
Top 25% of class 11%
Top 50% of class 48%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Kentucky State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,591 1,383 3,974
Accepted 1,719 872 2,591
Acceptance Rate 66% 63% 65%
Enrolled 292 192 484
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 22% 19%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Kentucky State University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Kentucky State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Kentucky State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Kentucky State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
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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.

FAQs

Does Kentucky State University prefer SAT or ACT?

28% of students submit their SAT scores to KY State. 76% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Kentucky State University?

65% of those who apply are granted admission to KY State. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Kentucky State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 860 and 1050. 28% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Kentucky State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 15 and 20. 76% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.