Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY · Public · Graduate degree-granting

Kentucky State University, based in Frankfort, Kentucky, is a public institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,309 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $36,382 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 29.5%. Mmedian graduate debt is $25,938, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.4x. The average net price after financial aid is $8,040 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Liberal Arts & Sciences, Registered Nursing, and Biology.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$36,382
Graduation Rate
29.5%
Median Debt
$25,938
Average Net Price
$8,040
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
1.13x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.4x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,309
Admission Rate
96.1%
Average SAT
870
Retention Rate
63.7%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$9,387
Out-of-State Tuition
$13,658
Pell Grant Rate
58.3%
Federal Loan Rate
56.1%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$10,225
Income $30K–$48K
$6,739
Income $48K–$75K
$5,256

Student Demographics

Women
57.6%
White
7.8%
Black
78.8%
Hispanic
2.4%
Asian
0.3%
Two or More Races
4.3%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
23.5%

Accreditations

Programs (36)

Bachelor (15)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management Not reported 20
Psychology $42,743 18
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 17
Registered Nursing Not reported 16
Biology Not reported 12
Journalism $42,363 11
Criminal Justice & Corrections $46,767 11
Teacher Education Not reported 10
Social Work Not reported 9
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 8
Secondary Education $34,522 7
Mathematics Not reported 4
Agriculture Not reported 3
Social Sciences Not reported 3
Business $42,392 Not reported

Master (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management Not reported 13
Special Education Not reported 8
Public Administration Not reported 7
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 6
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 5
Agricultural Production Not reported 4

First Professional (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing Not reported 6

Associate (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 13
Registered Nursing $88,912 9
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Agricultural Business Undergraduate Certificate 2
Radio, Television & Film Undergraduate Certificate 2
Public Relations Undergraduate Certificate 2
Chemistry Bachelor 2
Music Bachelor 2
Agricultural Production Undergraduate Certificate 1
Natural Resources Conservation Undergraduate Certificate 1
Natural Resources Conservation Graduate Certificate 1
Natural Resources Management Undergraduate Certificate 1
Journalism Undergraduate Certificate 1
Human Development & Family Studies Bachelor 1
Political Science Bachelor 1

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