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Kentucky State University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Kentucky

Kentucky State University

  • Public
  • Small Town
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
96.1%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹12,82,923Out-of-state
Students
1,309Undergraduates
Students per teacher
14Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

96.1% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 61.1%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 92.55%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 92.6% (1,852/2,001; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

96 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 2,001
Offered a place 1,852
Enrolled 345

18.6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

ACT composite14-17
136

What a year costs

₹22,45,350 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹12,82,923
  • Housing₹8,15,893
  • Books & supplies₹1,46,534
Sticker price ₹22,45,350
After aid (average) ₹7,55,213

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹8,81,740
Out-of-state ₹12,82,923

Average aid awarded: ₹10,45,651 a year.

Outcomes and support

63.7%
Retention
31.9%
Graduation

One teacher for every 14 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

African American 78.8%
White 7.8%
Unknown 4.7%
Multiracial 4.4%
Hispanic 2.4%
Asian 0.3%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

6 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agriculture, Generalbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate96.08%
Total Applicants2001
Admitted Applicants1852
Enrolled Applicants345
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

ACT Composite 25th %14
ACT Composite 75th %17

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹8,81,740
Out-of-State Tuition₹12,82,923
Average Housing Cost₹8,15,893
Books & Supplies₹1,46,534
Average Net Price₹7,55,213
Average Aid Awarded₹10,45,651

Student Body Diversity

African American78.76%
Asian0.31%
Hispanic2.37%
White7.79%
Multiracial4.35%
Native American0.23%
Pacific Islander0.08%
International1.38%
Unknown Race4.74%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingSmall Town
Years4
Graduation Rate31.9%
Retention Rate63.69%
Student/Faculty Ratio14:1
Total Undergraduates1309

Contact

Street Address400 E Main St Fl 5
ZIP Code40601
Phone(502) 597-6000
Websitehttps://www.kysu.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/