West Virginia State University
Institute, WV
96% admitted · $13,624/yr after aid
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Open
- Average net price
- $17,637
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- Median earnings
- $42,650
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Kentucky State University is a public college in Frankfort, KY with 1,309 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants, and admitted students average 870 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $17,637 per year ($16,754 for families earning under $30,000). 30% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $42,650 ten years after enrolling.
HBCUpublic college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 96%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,001
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,852
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 19%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite14–17
136
What Kentucky State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $24,233
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,807
- Out-of-state tuition
- $14,147
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$16,754
- $30–48k$16,380
- $48–75k$17,248
- $75–110k$22,603
- $110k+$23,093
Get a personal estimate with Kentucky State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 30%
- Freshman retention
- 64%
- Median earnings
- $42,650
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $27,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,309
- Student–faculty ratio
- 10:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 50%
- White8%
- Hispanic2%
- Black79%
- Asian0%
Kentucky State University FAQ
What is Kentucky State University's acceptance rate?+
Kentucky State University admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.
What ACT score do you need for Kentucky State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 14–17.
Is Kentucky State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Kentucky State University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,001 students applied to Kentucky State University and 1,852 were admitted; 345 enrolled.
Does Kentucky State University consider legacy status?+
No. Kentucky State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Kentucky State University require an essay?+
Kentucky State University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Kentucky State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $24,233 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,637.
What is Kentucky State University's graduation rate?+
30% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 157058 · How we use this data
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