Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,660
Graduate Enrollment: 144
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Historically Black College/University
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 65.2%
Male/Female: 42% / 58% (2017)
First generation college students: 40.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 12.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 72.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 48.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 36.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 27.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 7.8%
Black: 81.1%
Hispanic: 2.4%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 3.2%
Black: 81.1%
Hispanic: 2.4%
Asian: 0.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 3.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $17,812
In-State tuition: $9,020Out-of-State tuition: $12,870
Estimated books and supplies: $1,300 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $6,690 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $998 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,790 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $998 (2022)
Average Family Income: $44,204 (2017)
Median Family Income: $27,492 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 46.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 46.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,938 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $275 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $5,905 |
| $30k-48k | $6,993 |
| $48k-75k | $8,253 |
| $75k-110k | $9,368 |
| $110k+ | $13,402 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 21%6-year graduation rate: 37%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,938 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $13,334 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 31.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 43.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 46.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 14.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 15.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $31,563 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,589 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 23 | $26,436 | $191 | $22,715 ($1,893) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agriculture, General. | 14 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Agricultural Production Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Production Operations. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 10 | $32,022 ($2,669) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 7 | $34,259 ($2,855) | |||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 9 | $34,099 ($2,842) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 17 | $33,746 | $310 | $24,851 ($2,071) | $38,791 ($3,233) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 29 | $28,162 | $286 | $29,025 ($2,419) | $31,453 ($2,621) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Administration. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 11 | $32,323 ($2,694) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 8 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 30 | $58,407 ($4,867) | $63,364 ($5,280) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 8 | $63,828 ($5,319) | |||
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 32 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $64,638Full time faculty: 68%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $18,155,164 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $21,945,544 (2022)