Kentucky State University

www.kysu.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,261

2.14% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$9,397

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

96.1%

1,453 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,020

66.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

34.8%

73 Graduates

About

Kentucky State University is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, KY. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Kentucky State University were General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees awarded), General Psychology (42 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (25 degrees).

In 2024, 354 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kentucky State University. 60.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (257 degrees), 6.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (37 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kentucky State University is $8,261, which is $−19,917 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Kentucky State University is $8,261, which is $19,917 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,397.

In 2024, 89% of undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,261

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Kentucky State University was $8,261. The cost of tuition at Kentucky State University is $−19,917 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Kentucky State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,397

2024 Value

2.84%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Kentucky State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,397. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Kentucky State University grew by 2.84%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kentucky State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,610

Room and Board

$1,332

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kentucky State University was of $7,610 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 0.728% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,332. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.46% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Kentucky State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Kentucky State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 17.1% with respect to 2023, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kentucky State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Kentucky State University received 1,453 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 27.4% annual growth. Out of those 1,453 applicants, 1,396 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.1% acceptance rate.

There were 2,020 students enrolled at Kentucky State University in 2024. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Kentucky State University has an overall enrollment yield of 27%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,396

Accepted Out of 1,453

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Kentucky State University was 96.1% (1,396 admissions from 1,453 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 92.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 27.4%, while admissions declined by 24.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Kentucky State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Kentucky State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Kentucky State University had a total enrollment of 2,020 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Kentucky State University is 1,342 students and the part-time enrollment is 678. This means that 66.4% of students enrolled at Kentucky State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kentucky State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.3% Black or African American, 5.99% White, 2.92% Two or More Races, 1.58% Hispanic or Latino, 0.297% Asian, 0.149% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0495% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Kentucky State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (47.4%), followed by Black or African American Male (32.3%) and White Female (3.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (14.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (12.4%) and White Male (3.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

66.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kentucky State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,020 students. The full-time enrollment at Kentucky State University is 1,342 and the part-time enrollment is 678. This means that 66.4% of students enrolled at Kentucky State University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Kentucky State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kentucky State University was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Kentucky State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Kentucky State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
1,096 enrolled students
White
121 enrolled students
Two or More Races
59 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kentucky State University is 54.3% Black or African American, 5.99% White, 2.92% Two or More Races, 1.58% Hispanic or Latino, 0.297% Asian, 0.149% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0495% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 602 students (29.8%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 76 more women than men received degrees from Kentucky State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kentucky State University is black or african american (257 degrees awarded). There were 6.95 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (37 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Kentucky State University is General Business Administration & Management (48 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (42 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (25 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kentucky State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (27 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (11 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kentucky State University are Social workers, all other (241,388 people), Other managers (203,134 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (178,641 people), Postsecondary teachers (94,722 people), and Registered nurses (94,511 people).

The most specialized majors at Kentucky State University in 2024 are Agriculture (27 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (11 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (23 degrees), and Psychology (43 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kentucky State University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at Kentucky State University are Agriculture (27 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (11 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (22 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (23 degrees), and Psychology (43 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kentucky State University are Elementary & secondary schools (567,044 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (322,841 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (288,535 people), Outpatient care centers (268,207 people), and Individual & family services (230,364 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kentucky State University.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
7 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
7 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Kentucky State University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Kentucky State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

139

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

215

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 139 degrees were awarded to men at Kentucky State University, which is 0.647 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (215).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Kentucky State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 31 degrees were awarded to men at Kentucky State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.55 times more than the 20 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 39 degrees were awarded to men at Kentucky State University in General Psychology, which is 13 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

18%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 18% of students graduating from Kentucky State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 35% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
257 degrees awarded
White
37 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kentucky State University is black or african american (257 degrees awarded). There were 6.95 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (37 degrees).

3.67% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
166 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
136 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
127 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kentucky State University is black or african american female (166 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (136 degrees).

Operations

Kentucky State University has an endowment valued at nearly $22.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 970k (4.32%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Kentucky State University had a total salary expenditure of 95.6M. Kentucky State University employs 45 Assistant professors, 19 Associate professors and 19 Professors. Most academics at Kentucky State University are Male Assistant professor (31), Male Professor (14), and Female Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kentucky State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 60 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 58 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 51 employees.

Endowment

$22.5M

2024 Endowment

11.1%

growth from 2023

Kentucky State University has an endowment valued at about $22.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Kentucky State University grew 11.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Kentucky State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$36.3M

2024 Salaries

47.6%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Kentucky State University paid a median of $36.3M in salaries, which represents 38% of their overall expenditure ($95.6M) and a 47.6% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 34% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 14.3% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.4M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Kentucky State University paid a total of $6.4M to 91 employees working as instructors, which represents 17.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kentucky State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 60 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 58 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 51 employees.

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