Kentucky State University Description:

Founded in 1886, Kentucky State University is a four-year, public university located on 900 acres in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Historically Black University has a student body of about 2,700 supported by a student/faculty ratio of 16 to 1, and it is the smallest public university in Kentucky. KSU offers a variety of associate, baccalaureate, and master degree programs across a host of academic subjects.

The school is especially proud of its unique aquaculture program. To stay engaged outside of the classroom, KSU students can choose from over 60 student clubs and organization as well as many Greek organizations. KSU also has intramural sports like archery, swimming, and table tennis. On the intercollegiate front, the KSU Thorobreds compete in the NCAA Division II Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) with sports like men’s golf, women’s volleyball, and men’s and women’s cross country.

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Admissions Data (2013):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 38%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
• • SAT Critical Reading: 350 / 450
  • SAT Math: 323 / 448
  • SAT Writing: 343 / 420
    • What these SAT numbers mean
  • ACT Composite: 16 / 20
  • ACT English: 14 / 20
  • ACT Math: 15 / 19
    • What these ACT numbers mean

Enrollment (2013):

• Total Enrollment: 2,533 (2,370 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 41% Male / 59% Female
• 76% Full-time

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Costs (2013 - 14):

• Tuition and Fees: $6,276 (in-state); $15,072 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,300 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $6,690
• Other Expenses: $3,240
• Total Cost: $17,506 (in-state); $26,302 (out-of-state)

Kentucky State University Financial Aid (2012 - 13):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 89%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 83%
  • Loans: 82%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $6,773
  • Loans: $7,675

Most Popular Majors:

Biology, Business, Journalism, Elementary Education, Family and Consumer Science, Information Technology, Liberal Studies, Nursing, Psychology

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 52%
• Transfer Out Rate: 14%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 7%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 18%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

Kentucky State University Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.kysu.edu/about/

"Kentucky State University, building on its legacy of achievement as a historically black, liberal arts, and 1890 land-grant university, affords access to and prepares a diverse student population of traditional and non-traditional students to compete in a multifaceted, ever-changing global society by providing student-centered learning while integrating teaching, research, and service through high-quality undergraduate and select graduate programs. Kentucky State University is committed to keeping relevant its legacy of service by proactively engaging the community in partnerships on civic projects driven by the objective of positively impacting the quality of life of the citizens of the Commonwealth."