Kentucky State University, KY
Public
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Historically Black College and University
Main Campus
Kentucky State University Rankings
Affordability87
Selectivity3
Retention6
Graduation1
Earnings10
Diversity55
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Kentucky State University
79%
Bachelor’s
7%
Associate’s
14%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing9%
Communication, Journalism6%
Computer and Information Sciences5%
Education13%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs22%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities5%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service6%
Social Sciences4%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Kentucky State University
72%
Admission Rate
452
Median SAT Math
460
Median SAT Reading
17
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)400–503
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)420–500
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)15–19
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Kentucky State University
$8K
In-State Tuition
$19K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$10K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $8K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $12K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $14K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $16K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Kentucky State University
51%
Receive Federal Loans
$16K
Median Federal Debt
24%
Repayment Rate
$296
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 51% | 60% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 10% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 5% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $48K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $33K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 17% | 33% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 24% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 29% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 38% | 50% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Kentucky State University
56%
Retention Rate
38%
Transfer Rate
28%
Withdrawal Rate
19%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 5% | 28% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 19% | 48% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 23% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 16% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 21% | 47% | 52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 43% | 43% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 42% | 44% |
| Other race | 29% | 40% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Kentucky State University
92%
Employment Rate
$24K
Median Salary
$14K
25 Pctl Salary
$34K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 86% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $5K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $14K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $24K | $24K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $34K | $37K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $46K | $49K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $24K | $24K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $26K | $27K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $29K | $29K | $35K |
Students
Students at Kentucky State University
1,233
Undergraduates
70%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
115
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 69% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 31% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 62% | 16% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 18% | 71% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | <1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 10% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KY | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 44% | 46% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 21% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 6% | 12% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Kentucky State University, KY
Midway University
10 miles, E
Georgetown College
16 miles, E
University of Kentucky
22 miles, SE
Transylvania University
22 miles, SE