Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY
PublicTownHBCUWebsite
Acceptance Rate
93%
Enrollment
1,317
Graduation Rate
27%
Student-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,382
Retention Rate
61%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)8201010
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)1420
136

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$9,214
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,260
Avg Net Price
$8,900
Room & Board
$8,186
Total COA
$21,023
Median Debt
$25,938

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$6,809
$30,001–48,000
$5,703
$48,001–75,000
$9,471
$75,001–110,000
$15,362
$110,001+
$17,285
Pell Grant Rate: 57%
Federal Loan Rate: 55%

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Sticker Price$21,446
Estimated Net Price$8,900 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
27%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,382
Retention Rate
61%
Median Debt
$25,938

Top Programs

Health Professions
13.0%
Business & Marketing
10.8%
Psychology
9.7%
Education
9.2%
Communication
8.7%
Biology
6.5%
Criminal Justice
6.0%
Public Administration & Social Services
4.9%
Computer Science
4.3%
Agriculture
3.2%

Demographics

Men 40%Women 60%
White
8.1%
Black
81.4%
Hispanic
1.8%
Asian
0.5%
Two or More
4.0%
International
0.8%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.