KY State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 96.08%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,387
- Out-of-State Tuition: $13,578
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at KY State:
- Total Enrollment: 2,020, including 751 online students
- 1,793 Undergraduate, 227 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 44.7% men, 55.3% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 32%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 5%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 64%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 60 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 3 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 8 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
KY State Overview
Kentucky State University (KY State) is a four-year, public school located in Frankfort, KY. It is a historically black college/university. Kentucky State University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Baccalaureate Colleges) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The KY State's tuition & fees is $9,387 for Kentucky residents and $13,578 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 89% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,825.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,020 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
KY State's acceptance rate is 96.08% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 27.01%.
Kentucky State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Kentucky State University is $9,387 for in-state students and $13,578 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,438 for in-state students and $11,439 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,563 for Kentucky residents and $13,904 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,857 for Kentucky residents and $11,859 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,387 | $13,578 |
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| Graduate | $11,438 | $11,439 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,563 | $13,904 |
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| Graduate | $11,857 | $11,859 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Kentucky State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at KY State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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