Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, KY State's acceptance rate is 91.50% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 14.05%. 924 men and 1,943 women applied to KY State and 820 men and 1,806 women students were accepted.
Among them, 148 men and 221 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at KY State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 2,870 | 924 | 1,943 | 0 | 3 |
| Admitted | 2,626 | 820 | 1,806 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 369 | 148 | 221 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 91.50% | 88.74% | 92.95% | - | 0.00% |
| Yield | 14.05% | 18.05% | 12.24% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 129 students (35% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 57 students (15%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at KY State.
The median SAT score is 880 with 440 SAT EBRW and 440 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 500 and the 25th percentile is 393. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 478 and 25th percentile is 390 .
The median ACT composite score is 16 with 75th percentile score of 20 and 25th percentile score of 14 at KY State. The median ACT math score is 16 and the ACT English score is 15.
The SAT and ACT scores at Kentucky State University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,084, ACT: 22 - public baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 783 | 880 | 978 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 393 | 440 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 440 | 478 |
| ACT Composite | 14 | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 16 | 19 |
| ACT English | 11 | 15 | 21 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 369 first-year students enrolled in KY State. The proportion of full-time students is 88.62% and part-time students is 11.38%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 40.11% and women students is 59.89%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at KY State.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 369 | 148 | 221 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 327 | 126 | 201 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 42 | 22 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at KY State. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Kentucky State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
Application fee is $30 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to KY State.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Graduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Admission Information | https://www.kysu.edu/student-success-and-retention/breds-office/index.php |
| Online Application | https://ssb-prod.ec.kysu.edu/PROD/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice) |