Kentucky State University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Distant | Town
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
19:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Kentucky State University
400 East Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
See on MapPhone
(502) 597-6000
Website
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$9,004Out of state
$12,932Graduate
In state
$6,621Out of state
$10,675Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
99%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 77.0% | $5,651 |
State/local grants | 31.0% | $3,072 |
Institutional grants | 98.0% | $2,956 |
Loans | 73.0% | $5,988 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$8,076 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,300 per year
Personal Expenses
$3,195 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Psychology, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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EDUCATION
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Public Administration
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Forensic Psychology
Graduate ProgramsX
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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EDUCATION
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Forensic Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
91.5%- Apply 2,870
- Accepted 2,626
- Attend 369
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
$30Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
390-478
ACT Composite
14-20
SAT Reading
393-500
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
58%Male Students
42%Student Ethnicities
- Black66.28%
- Not Specified18.6%
- Caucasian7.18%
- Two Or More Ethnicities5.33%
- Hispanic/Latino1.74%
- Asian0.52%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.35%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
2,981
Undergraduate students
2,802
Graduate students
179
Full Time Students
73%Part Time Students
27%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Baseball
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Basketball
- Volleyball
Female sports:
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Volleyball
- Softball
- Basketball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Baseball
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Golf
- Cross Country
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Female
- Track and Field (Outdoor)
- Track and Field (Indoor)
- Volleyball
- Softball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
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