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
93%Acceptance
910SAT Avg
1,317Students
14:1Student:Faculty
27%Grad Rate
$36,382Earnings 10yr
$8,900Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate92.5%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 910
Reading & Writing
420500
Math
400510
ACT Score Range
Composite
1420
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
Programs (41)
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
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia