Kentucky State University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

92.5%

Acceptance Rate

1,317

Undergrads

$8,900

Net Price / Year

27.1%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Kentucky State University

Kentucky State University is a public 4-year institution located in Frankfort, KY. The school enrolls approximately 2,020 students. With an acceptance rate of 92.5%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 2,020

Men 902

Women 1,118

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 56.5%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 64%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

92.5%

Acceptance Rate

1,453

Applications

377

Enrolled

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	1,453	1,396	377	96.1%
2022	2,870	2,626	369	91.5%
2020	3,377	2,836	568	84.0%
2018	1,660	1,198	274	72.2%
2016	3,384	1,658	202	49.0%

Costs & Financial Aid

$8,900

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

56.5%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

27.1%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

31 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	20	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	17	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	13	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	13	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	12	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	12	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	9	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	9	N/A	N/A
Journalism.	8	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.	7	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	7	N/A	N/A
Social Sciences, General.	6	N/A	N/A
Music.	6	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	6	N/A	N/A
Agriculture, General.	6	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	6	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	5	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	5	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	4	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations.	4	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Production Operations.	4	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	4	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	4	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	4	N/A	N/A
Public Administration.	4	N/A	N/A
Public Administration.	4	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	3	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	2	N/A	N/A
Special Education and Teaching.	2	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.	2	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$5,335,353

Total Athletics Expenses

$5,335,353

Total Athletics Revenue

331

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	127	$1,981,854	$1,544,221	N/A
Basketball	Coed	30	$1,505,616	$1,864,930	N/A
Baseball	Men	39	$380,753	$730,193	N/A
Volleyball	Coed	34	$217,318	$157,067	N/A
Track and Field (Indoor)	Coed	48	$197,066	$75,531	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	48	$197,066	$129,143	N/A
Softball	Women	19	$196,388	$277,138	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	28	$165,616	$75,954	N/A
Golf	Men	9	$98,752	$86,252	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	8
Aggravated Assault	7
Burglary	4