Kentucky State University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Kentucky State University is a four-year, public school located in Frankfort, KY. It is a historically black college. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification. Kentucky State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges .

96% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,453 applied, 1,396 accepted, and 377 enrolled in KY State. 176 men and 201 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $9,387 for Kentucky residents and $13,578 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $11,438 for Kentucky residents and $11,439 for others. Tuition has increased by 2.40% compared to last year at Kentucky State University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,221 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $11,132. For freshmen, 323 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $9,850. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 2,020 students enrolled KY State in 2025. By gender, 902 men and 1,118 women students are enrolled. There are 1,793 undergraduate and 227 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

60 Major Programs

3 programs through online 8 graduate programs Certificate Programs Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of KY State is 32% and the transfer-out rate is 5%. The retention rate is 64% for full-time and 64% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 32% Transfer-out Rate 5% Retention Rate 64% Students to Faculty Ratio 10 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 135 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for KY State and the average faculty salary is $63,491. The studetns to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. There are 456 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $58,638. Number of Faculties 135 Average Faculty Salary $63,491 Number of Staffs 456 Average Staff Salary $58,638

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

Frankfort, KY