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Kentucky State University

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Rating

Public

Type

2,655

Students

$11,550

Tuition

81%

Acceptance

#2668

Ranking

Distant Town

Campus Setting

Frankfort, KY

400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601-2355

Kentucky State University is a small historically black public institution located in Frankfort, KY ranked 39th in Kentucky. It has a total of 2,509 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 80.65% of applicants. Kentucky State University offers 36 different majors and is best known for its Agriculture program, which is ranked 45th in the nation. With an annual tuition of $7,700 for students from Kentucky and $11,550 for those from out-of-state, Kentucky State University is relatively low-priced. 25.17% of students graduate starting the next chapter of their lives, employment. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to earn about $28,700 per year, which is 31% less than the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$11,940
Above Average

Kentucky State University

$11,940

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$20,928

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$10,243

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

81%Acceptance
Not Very Selective

Kentucky State University

81%

National

69%
Sat

890 - 1060

29% of students submit

Admissions Yield

30%

ACT

16 - 21

65% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$30

Students

2,509Undergrads
Small Student Population

Full-Time

98%

Part-Time

2%
Male

41%

In-state

83%

Female

59%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

10%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
15% Business Administration and Management, General11% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies8% Physical Education Teaching and Coaching66% Others

15% Business Administration and Management, General

11% Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

8% Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

66% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

15%

38 Graduates

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

11%

29 Graduates

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

8%

21 Graduates

Psychology, General

7%

17 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

6%

16 Graduates

Environmental Studies

5%

14 Graduates

Agriculture, General

5%

14 Graduates

Computer and Information Sciences, General

5%

13 Graduates

Public Administration

4%

11 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors11:111:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

11

Number of Library Books

140,169

Academic Spend per Student

$8,279

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

61%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$23,500/Year

Kentucky State University

$23,500

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$23,500

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$28,700

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

25%