$7,796
$18,704
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details45%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 944 |
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| Declined | + 1,134 |
| Total Received | 2,078 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky University | Richmond, KY |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| The University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| Michigan State University | East Lansing, MI |
| The Ohio State University — Columbus | Columbus, OH |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS |
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| University of Georgia | Athens, GA |
| Georgia State University | Atlanta, GA |
| SAT | 1368 |
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| ACT | 1516 |
Kentucky State University, founded in 1886, is a public university of liberal studies. Its 915-acre campus is located in Frankfort, 25 miles west of Lexington and 53 miles east of Louisville. The university is an 1890 Land Grant and Historically Black College/University (HBCU).
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 1,925 |
| Established in | 1886 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Historically Black college/university | yes |
| Accredited by |
• ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs) • CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
916-acre campus in Frankfort (population: 27,885), 27 miles west of Lexington and 50 miles from Louisville. Air and bus serve Lexington and Louisville; train serves Cincinnati (65 miles).
Kentucky State University
400 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
| Application fee | $30 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline |
February 15 (priority deadline) July 31 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Reasoning only Not used SAT Subject Tests Not used SAT or ACT Required |
45%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 944 |
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| Declined | + 1,134 |
| Total Received | 2,078 |
Standardized test scores
Class rank
Secondary school record
Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
State residency
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Alice Watson
Acting Director of Admissions
P: 877 367-5978
F: 502 597-5814
admissions@kysu.edu
| Tuition | $7,406 |
| Room & board | $6,690 |
| Additional fees | $390 |
| Books & supplies | $650 |
| Total | $15,136 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $12,829 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $2,307 |
80%
$12,829
Need-based
| Federal | $4,457,387 |
| State | $885,126 |
| Institutional | $2,894,417 |
| Other external | $323,182 |
| Total | $8,560,112 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | $66,352 |
| Institutional | $443,468 |
| Other external | $130,400 |
| Total | $640,220 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
68%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.50 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
60
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 3 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China Ghana Nigeria Saudi Arabia South Korea |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Yolanda Benson
502 597-5795
yolanda.benson@kysu.edu
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