A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at KY State are mainly Black with a sizeable White population. The school has high racial diversity. 73% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Kentucky State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
27%
|
| Black |
57%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 40% more female students than male students enrolled at Kentucky State University with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, KY State has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
719
|
| Women |
1,007
|
KY State serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 77% of the student body residing outside of Kentucky or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
23%
|
| Out of State |
76%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
77% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 23.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 14.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157058 IPEDS survey data for Kentucky State University.