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Kentucky State University

K-State

Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-2355

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Kentucky State University is a public institution in Frankfort with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 910, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

27% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $36,382 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $8,900.

Established
1886
Motto
"Onward, Upward."
Type
Public historically black land-grant university
Conference
Division II Southern
Division
Division II

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93%Acceptance
910SAT Avg
1,317Students
14:1Student:Faculty
27%Grad Rate
$36,382Earnings 10yr
$8,900Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Kentucky State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 910

Reading & Writing
420500
Math
400510

ACT Score Range

Composite
1420

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

92.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

910

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$9,214
Tuition (out-of-state)$13,260
Room & Board$8,186
Books & Supplies$1,332
Total Cost of Attendance$21,023
Average Net Price$8,900
Median Debt at Graduation$25,938
Monthly Payment (10yr)$275

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,809
$30–48K$5,703
$48–75K$9,471
$75–110K$15,362
$110K+$17,285

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$8,900

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

45.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (41)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,317
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
57%

Race & Ethnicity

White 8%
Black 81%
Hispanic 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate27.1%
Freshman Retention60.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$29,640
8 Years$33,985
10 Years$36,382

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$30,800
Men
$31,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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