Kentucky State University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	817
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	65%
Students retention rate	70%
On-time graduation rate	37%

Located in Frankfort, Kentucky, Kentucky State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Kentucky State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Kentucky State emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Kentucky State is reported to be 37%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Kentucky State is 70% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kentucky is 74%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Kentucky State do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
HBCU
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

65.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,020

Cost of attendance at Kentucky State University in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,870

Cost of attendance at Kentucky State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Kentucky State University received on average $10,405 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,405

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	337	69%	$5,375	$1,811,524
Other Federal Grant	437	89%	$7,634	$3,336,019
State Grant/Scholarships	175	36%	$2,728	$477,455
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	446	91%	$2,508	$1,118,618
Total Grant & Scholarships	474	97%	$10,405	$4,932,092

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Kentucky State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Kentucky State University students is 37.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.9%.

37.2%

asian 50.0% 2 students
African American 40.1% 53 students
white 33.3% 13 students
unknown 25.0% 2 students
hispanic 22.2% 2 students

Sport Conferences

Football Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Kentucky State University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Kentucky State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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