Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY · Public · 1,309 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,225 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $6,739 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $5,256 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $1,958 |
| Over $110,000 | — |
| All incomes (average) | $8,040 |
Sticker tuition: $9,387 in-state, $13,658 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Average SAT
- 870
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 58%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 32%
- Freshman retention
- 64%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $36,382
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,938
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business23%
Psychology11%
Health & Nursing9%
Communications & Media8%
Criminal Justice6%
Computer Science6%
Agriculture5%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
Education1%
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