Kentucky State University
400 East Main StreetFrankfort, KY 40601
(502) 597-6000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 286
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.kysu.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $7,404.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $18,194.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $28,004.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Admissions
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 3119 | 1001 | 4084 |
| Percent admitted | 47.69% | 43.05% | 50.59% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 9.17% | 12.99% | 3.82% |
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 360 | 480 |
| SAT Math | 375 | 445 |
| SAT Writing | 360 | 458 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
| ACT English | 14 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 89% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 76% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,855.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 22% |
| Average state aid | $1,346.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 39% |
| Average institutional aid | $4,278.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 82% |
| Average student loan | $7,675.00 |
- Degrees
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- Majors
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Chemistry
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature
- Environmental Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Information Technology
- Journalism
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mathematics
- Music
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching
- Agriculture
Kentucky State University Scholarships
Luther G. Washington Endowed Scholarship (org)
Scholarship for African-American undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Elementary Education and/or is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Applicants must have academic, social, and leadership skills. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
John D. Walker, III Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Kentucky State University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have leadership abilities. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Eagle Steel Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming, full-time undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University. Selection based on academic merit. Preference given to students majoring in Pre-Engineering. Award amount covers tuition, books and fees. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Micro City Government Scholarships
Scholarship for first-time freshmen attending Kentucky State University who participate in the Micro City Government. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amount is for full-tuition and activity fees. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Cee Vee Harris-Smith Achievement Award
Scholarship for freshmen, sophomores, or juniors attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Music. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in major and 2.7 CGPA. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Kentucky Scholarships
Brescia University Alumni Association Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time juniors attending Brescia University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Joe Dyer Pool Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for male, incoming freshmen enrolling at Murray State University. Applicants must have graduate in the top 50% of class. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Smart Corporation Medical Records Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for juniors attending Eastern Kentucky University who are majoring in Health Information Management. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Susan B. Harris Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors attending Eastern Kentucky University who are majoring in Communication Disorders Program. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Dean Dowdy Music Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Hopkins County, Kentucky who are undergraduate students attending Murray State University and are majoring or minoring in Music. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...