Kentucky State University

400 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 597-6000

Quick Facts

Enrollment: 286

Type: Public 4-year or above

Main Website: www.kysu.edu

Financial Aid: financial aid link

Annual Costs

Tuition and fees: $7,404.00

Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $18,194.00

Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $28,004.00


Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships

Admissions
Total Male Female
Number of applicants 3119 1001 4084
Percent admitted 47.69% 43.05% 50.59%
Percent admitted who enrolled 9.17% 12.99% 3.82%
Test Scoring
25th Percentile* 75th Percentile*
SAT Critical Reading 360 480
SAT Math 375 445
SAT Writing 360 458
ACT Composite 16 21
ACT English 14 21
ACT Math 16 19
ACT Writing

*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.

Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid 89%
Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants 76%
Average Federal Grant $4,855.00
State Aid
Percentage of students receiving state aid 22%
Average state aid $1,346.00
Institutional Aid
Percentage of students receiving institutional aid 39%
Average institutional aid $4,278.00
Student Loans
Percentage of students receiving a student loan 82%
Average student loan $7,675.00
Degrees
ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
BACHELOR'S DEGREE
MASTER'S DEGREE
Majors
African Studies
Agriculture
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business Administration and Management
Business/Commerce
Chemistry
Computer and Information Sciences
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature
Environmental Studies
Fine/Studio Arts
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
Human Development and Family Studies
Information Technology
Journalism
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Music
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Political Science and Government
Psychology
Public Administration
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Social Sciences
Social Work
Spanish Language and Literature
Special Education and Teaching

Kentucky State University Scholarships

Luther G. Washington Endowed Scholarship (org)
Scholarship for African-American undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Elementary Education and/or is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Applicants must have academic, social, and leadership skills. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
John D. Walker, III Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Kentucky State University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and have leadership abilities. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Eagle Steel Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming, full-time undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University. Selection based on academic merit. Preference given to students majoring in Pre-Engineering. Award amount covers tuition, books and fees. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Micro City Government Scholarships
Scholarship for first-time freshmen attending Kentucky State University who participate in the Micro City Government. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Award amount is for full-tuition and activity fees. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Cee Vee Harris-Smith Achievement Award
Scholarship for freshmen, sophomores, or juniors attending Kentucky State University who are majoring in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or Music. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in major and 2.7 CGPA. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

Kentucky Scholarships

Brescia University Alumni Association Scholarship
Scholarship for full-time juniors attending Brescia University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Due date and number of awards may vary. more...
Joe Dyer Pool Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for male, incoming freshmen enrolling at Murray State University. Applicants must have graduate in the top 50% of class. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Smart Corporation Medical Records Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for juniors attending Eastern Kentucky University who are majoring in Health Information Management. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Susan B. Harris Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors attending Eastern Kentucky University who are majoring in Communication Disorders Program. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Dean Dowdy Music Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of Hopkins County, Kentucky who are undergraduate students attending Murray State University and are majoring or minoring in Music. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...

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