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Kentucky State University

#505 in US ranking Frankfort, KY
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Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$24,233
Tuition & fees
$9,447
Avg. aid
$9,825
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96%
ACT range
14–17

Outcomes

Graduation rate
32%
Median salary
$37,655
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Kentucky State University?

Homecoming is a recurring Kentucky State tradition that brings students and alumni together around campus activities and athletics. Reported homecoming events include a step show and fashion shows.

Basketball games against Central State are another documented point of campus interest. Event schedules, opponents, and specific activities can change by year, so students should use the current university and athletics calendars when making plans. These gatherings are opportunities to participate in campus culture, whether a student lives on campus or commutes.

What are the student housing and dining options at Kentucky State University?

Kentucky State offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options. Residence-hall access includes electronically operated entrances, and housing units are reported to have high-speed internet.

Housing availability should not be confused with a guaranteed assignment. Students considering campus residence should check the current housing application, eligibility rules, contract dates, and meal-plan choices before committing. Dining costs will depend on the plan selected; commuters may want to examine dining hours and purchase options separately rather than assume a residential meal plan is necessary.

Kentucky State University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

46

Kentucky State University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
10:1
Undergraduates living on campus
59%
Campus size
916 acres

Kentucky State University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Kentucky State University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Paul G. Blazer Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

No

Kentucky State University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Kentucky State University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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