Kentucky State University

400 East Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-2355

4-year, Public Town: Distant

Key Statistics

1,689
Total Students
1,546
Undergraduates
14 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing

Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)

Tuition & Fees

In-State
$9,387
% from last year
Out-of-State
$13,658
% from last year
Books & Supplies
$1,560

Living Arrangements

On Campus
Food & Housing: $8,686
Other Expenses:
$4,600
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $14,250
Other Expenses:
$4,600
With Family
Food & Housing: $4,750
Other Expenses:
$4,600
-10%

Total Annual Costs

In-State

$24,233
On Campus
+11.5% from last year
$29,797
Off Campus
+31.3% from last year
$15,547
With Family
-0.7% from last year

Out-of-State

$28,504
On Campus
+10.6% from last year
$34,068
Off Campus
+27.4% from last year
$19,818
With Family
+0.6% from last year

Student Demographics

Undergraduate Gender

Male
42%
Female
58%

Undergraduate Age

24 and Under
92%
25 and Over
7%

Undergraduate Residence

In-State
23%
Out-of-State
76%
International
1%

Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
6%
Some Distance
61%
No Distance
33%

Graduate Attendance

Full-Time
57%
Part-Time
43%

Graduate Distance Education

Exclusively Distance
52%
Some Distance
28%
No Distance
20%

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity

Black or African American
70%
Hispanic/Latino
2%
White
8%
Two or more races
3%
Race/ethnicity unknown
15%
US Nonresident
1%

Degrees & Awards Offered

Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - professional practice

Special Learning Opportunities

Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army)
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)

Student Services

Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers

Contact Information

Phone
(502) 597-6000
Address
400 East Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-2355
IPEDS ID
157058

Federal Financial Aid

Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).