Kentucky State University
tuition & fees
$13,578
graduate tuition & fees
$11,439
acceptance rate
96%
Student Population
2,020
online students
751
Number of Programs
60
Financial Aid Amount
$9,825
Graduation Rate
32%
Kentucky State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Frankfort, Kentucky.
It has a total enrollment of 2,020 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree- professional practice. KY State's acceptance rate is 96.08% last year (undergraduate school).
Kentucky State University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Kentucky State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601-2355 |
| Phone | 502-597-6000 |
| WEB | www.kysu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.kysu.edu/student-success-and-retention/breds-office/index.php |
| Online Application | https://ssb-prod.ec.kysu.edu/PROD/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon |
| Financial Aid | https://www.kysu.edu/finance-and-administration/financial-aid/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator | https://kysu.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.kysu.edu/academics/vet-and-mil-affairs/index.php |
| Athletic | https://www.kysu.edu/academics/institutional-research/students-right-to-know.php |
| Disability Service | www.kysu.edu/academics/disability-svcs/index.php |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree- professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Kentucky State University is 96.08% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 27.01%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96.08 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 27.01 % |
Tuition & Fees
KY State's 2025 tuition & fees is $9,387 for Kentucky residents and $13,578 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 2.40% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($13,260).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,438 for Kentucky residents and $11,439 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.67% compared to the last year's rate.
| Kentucky Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $9,387 | $13,578 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $11,438 | $11,439 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,020 students have enrolled at KY State (2024-2025). Among them, 751 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. KY State has 1,793 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 227 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,020 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,793 |
| Graduate Students | 227 |
| Online Enrollment | 751 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
KY State offers 60 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 3 out of the 60 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by KY State
| Number of programs | 60 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 3 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of less than 12 weeks Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |