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Kentucky State University

#505 in US ranking Frankfort, KY
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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 graduation rates for students at Kentucky State University?

Kentucky State's reported four-year graduation rate is 14%, while its six-year rate is 35%. These measures follow defined entering cohorts rather than every student who attends the university.

The six-year measure gives students more time to complete a bachelor's degree, which helps explain why it is higher. A separate reported overall graduation measure is 32%, and first-year student retention is 64%; these indicators have different definitions and should not be treated as interchangeable. The figures are useful for planning, but they do not predict whether a particular student will graduate. Applicants can ask their intended department about course availability, advising, and the sequence needed to finish on time.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Kentucky State University?

Field-of-study earnings estimates for Kentucky State differ substantially by program. College Scorecard figures supplied for one year after completion include a median of $57,111 for nursing and $45,249 for computer and information sciences; the corresponding figure for business/commerce is $38,711.

These are median earnings for the federally aided former students represented in each reported program measure, not starting salaries promised to every graduate. They reflect people with recorded earnings at the specified point after completion and do not account for every career path, graduate-school choice, location, or working-hour difference. For example, the reported one-year median for social work is $26,599, but later earnings and the credentials required for particular social-work roles may differ. Students comparing majors should consider licensing, further education, employment opportunities, and program costs alongside a single earnings snapshot.

Kentucky State University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
32%
4-year graduation
14%
6-year graduation
35%

Kentucky State University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
64%
First-year retention, part-time students
7%
Employed 1 year after graduation
97%

Kentucky State University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$37,655
4 years after graduation
$46,766
5 years after graduation
$51,385
7 years after graduation
$56,473
10 years after starting college
$42,650

Alumni Salary for Kentucky State University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Business/Commerce, General

$38,711

Computer and Information Sciences, General

$45,249

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$25,792

Journalism

$19,445

Psychology, General

$22,165

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$57,111

Social Work

$26,599

Kentucky State University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

192948

Psychology

37340

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

111425

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

111122

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

11920

Health Professions and Related Programs

15520

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

14317

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

8816

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

51116

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields

7714

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Natural Resources and Conservation

358

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

156

Public Administration and Social Service Professions

516

Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields

224

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

123

Education

112

Psychology

101

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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