Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University is a Public, 4 years school located in Frankfort, KY. It offers 42 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1939 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 2,020 students attended Kentucky State University in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 73 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 62 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 369 (full-time) and 87 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Kentucky State University is 32% and transfer-out rate is 5%. The retention rate is 64% at the school.
| Student Population | 2,020 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 32% |
| Number of Faculty | 135 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Kentucky State University is $13,578
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
89% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $9,825 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $13,578 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $9,825 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Kentucky State University offers 9 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 16 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 9 | 0 | 16 |
| Total | 9 | 0 | 16 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Kentucky State University are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 16 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | ✕ | 8 completers |
| Agricultural Business and Management | ✕ | 2 |
| Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production | ✕ | 0 |
| Aquaculture | ✕ | 5 |
| Food Science and Technology (other) | ✕ | 1 |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | ✕ | 3 completers |
| Environmental Science | ✕ | 0 |
| Land Use Planning and Management/Development | ✕ | 3 |
| Communication and Journalism | ✕ | 2 completers |
| Broadcast Journalism | ✕ | 0 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ✕ | 1 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | ✕ | 1 |
| Total | 16 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 2,020 students have enrolled into Kentucky State University. By gender, 902 male and 1,118 female students are attending the school.
There are 121 White (5.99%), 1,096 Black/African American (54.26%), 32 Hispanic (1.58%), 6 Asian (0.30%), and 796 students with other races. 100 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,020 | 902 | 1,118 |
| American Indian/Native American | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Asian | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Black/African American | 1,096 | 457 | 639 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 23 | 9 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| White | 121 | 52 | 69 |
| Two More | 59 | 19 | 40 |
| Un-Known | 602 | 287 | 315 |
| Non-resident Alien | 100 | 59 | 41 |
Directory Information
- 400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY
- 502-597-6000
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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