C+
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    C+
  2. Value
    C+
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    C-
  5. Athletics
    B-
  6. Party Scene
    B-
  7. Professors
    B+
  8. Location
    C
  9. Dorms
    C-
  10. Campus Food
    C+
  11. Student Life
    C
  12. Safety
    B-
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Kentucky State University is ...
Public, HBCU
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Address
400 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
Website
kysu.edu

Kentucky State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
48%
SAT Range
735-925
ACT Range
16-21
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Kentucky State University

Cost

Net Price
$8,386/ year
National
$15,431
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $8,544/ year
  • $30-48k
    $8,416/ year
  • $49-75k
    $9,752/ year
  • $76-110k
    $7,320/ year
  • $110k+
    $17,387/ year

Academics

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
78%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.18 responses
53%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.19 responses
63%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.19 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Nursing
    69 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    46 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    29 Graduates
  • Psychology
    25 Graduates
  • Business
    24 Graduates
  • Biology
    17 Graduates
  • Social Work and Youth Services
    14 Graduates
  • Journalism
    12 Graduates
  • Public Administration
    12 Graduates
  • Computer and Information Studies
    11 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,397Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
18%
Pell Grant
72%
Varsity Athletes
17%
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What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
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  • Spirited
    100%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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52%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.21 responses
Poll
48%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.31 responses
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After Kentucky State University

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$26,600/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
20%
National
47%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
88%
National
83%
100%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.10 responses
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Kentucky State University Reviews

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For 2 summers consecutively I have lived on campus at Kentucky State and the experience is one to live for. Students and Administration on campus are very helpful and vibrant, they speak and always seem optimistic. During my time on campus, I attended several events where students as well as myself enjoyed our entire time their. Although it is an HBCU, the environment was friendly for people of all color.
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My experience with Kentucky State University has been awesome, such an amazing atmosphere. You automatically make new friends and feel that every student is family. You can focus on one on one teaching that can enhance your knowledge on a professional level.
The teaching staff is phenomenal! The administration is awful. The school is horribly disorganized and desperately needs order. I'm not sure I would come here again if I had it all over to do.