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Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University
FRANKFORT, KY . 4 Year 3.2
#1231 in Best Colleges in America
400 EAST MAIN ST FRANKFORT, KY 40601

Overview

Kentucky State University, referred to as KSU, is located in Frankfort, Kentucky, USA. It was founded in 1886 as a state normal school for colored people, aiming to train African-American teachers. As a historically black university (HBCU) and land grant university, KSU is committed to providing high-quality education and training students to play an active role in a diversified global economy. The school's campus covers an area of 882 acres, with an agricultural research farm and an environmental education center, providing students with rich practical opportunities. KSU offers a variety of academic programs, including agriculture, business, public administration and humanities, and is committed to cultivating graduates with leadership and social responsibility.

Rankings

  • 171

    #171 in Top Party Schools in America

  • 8

    #8 in Best Value Colleges in Kentucky

  • 239

    #239 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • Top Party Schools in America 171 of 1,512
  • Safest College Campuses in America 239 of 1,306
  • Colleges with the Best Professors in America 367 of 1,527

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • BValue
  • B+Diversity
  • C Campus
  • BAthletics
  • AParty Scene
  • B+Professors
  • CLocation
  • CDorms
  • B Campus Food
  • B Student Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Business
    29 Graduates
  • Nursing
    23 Graduates
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
    20 Graduates
  • Journalism
    14 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    14 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    12 Graduates
  • Information Science
    11 Graduates
  • Psychology
    9 Graduates
  • Biology
    6 Graduates
  • Music History and Literature
    5 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 65%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    860-1050
  • ACT Range
    15-20
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,405
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    37%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,339 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    796
  • Undergrads Over 25
    7%
  • Pell Grant
    69%
  • Varsity Athletes
    21%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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