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
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. — Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs, Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program, Nursing (CLNUR) - Clinical Doctorate (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
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 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Associate's Nursing & Health Programs in Kentucky
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Kentucky
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Kentucky
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs in Kentucky
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Criminal Justice Programs in Kentucky
- Highest Earning Colleges in Kentucky
- Lowest Debt Colleges in Kentucky
- Highest Graduation Rate Colleges in Kentucky
- Most Affordable Colleges in Kentucky
- Best ROI Colleges in Kentucky
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