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Kentucky State University
Founded in 1866, Kentucky State University is a public institution situated in Frankfort, KY. The school offers a liberal arts education and is also a land-grant institution. Popular majors at KSU include human development, nursing, and criminal justice and safety studies. KSU operates the Kentucky River Thorobred, which is an aquatic vessel used as a laboratory for research.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- HBCU
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
15%
Submitting ACT
35%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 1027
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
1,726
Total Number of Undergrads
1,610
Classroom Sizes
0
100
16%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
30%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $9,214 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $13,260 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,186 |
| Books and Supplies | $1332 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
59%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
47%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,257
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,651
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,956
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
73%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,988
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$272
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
46
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
35%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Thorobreds/Thorobrettes
School Colors
green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conf
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Lexington
Louisville
Atlanta
Cincinnati
Detroit
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
15%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$31,300
What Students Are Saying
Kentucky State University is a well-rounded school overall. They challenge you academically and give many academic opportunities. They also make you feel at home.
Kentucky State is a great school for me. Its a small school in a small area so it is easier for me to stay focused. It is also a wonderful HBCU.
Desiree from Reynoldsburg, OH
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