Kentucky

Kentucky State University

Kentucky
#2689 / #714
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#703
Most Desirable School
Public, historically black, land grant university in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States

Kentucky State University Featured Rankings

About Kentucky State University

According to Wikipedia, Kentucky State University is a public historically black land-grant university in Frankfort, Kentucky. Founded in 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, and becoming a land-grant college in 1890, KSU is the second-oldest state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky. In fall 2019, total undergraduate enrollment was 2,029 with a total graduate enrollment of 142.

Kentucky State University's Online Degrees

Undergraduate Certificate in Network Associate
  • Required Credits: 12
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Undergraduate Certificate in Network Professional
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Undergraduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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BA in Criminal Justice
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
MA in Special Education
  • Required Credits: 39
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MA in Interdisciplinary Behavioral Science
  • Required Credits: None Reported
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Graduate Certificate in Interdisciplinary Intelligence Studies
  • Required Credits: None Reported
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MPA in Public Administration
  • Required Credits: None Reported
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DNP in Nursing
  • Required Credits: 72
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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BS in Psychology
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Undergraduate Certificate in Aquaculture/Aquatic Sciences
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Graduate Certificate in Environmental Studies
  • Required Credits: 12
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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MS in Environmental Studies, Cace
  • Required Credits: 36
  • Completion Time: None Reported
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Kentucky State University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
2,87091%32%88017

How Much Does Kentucky State University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$7,854$1,150

How Much Do Kentucky State University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Kentucky State University, then you can expect to earn an average of $31,300 per year. You also have a 87% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Kentucky State University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
2,9812,802179

Where is Kentucky State University?

Kentucky State University is located at 400 East Main Street, Frankfort KY 40601-2355

How Safe is Kentucky State University?

Kentucky State University has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%. Frankfort has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Kentucky State University Known For?

Kentucky State University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Kentucky State University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Social Work
#731
World Rank
#732
Historical Rank
#300
USA Rank
social-work Degrees
Education
#1673
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#1677
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#394
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education Degrees
Biology
#2107
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#2134
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#495
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biology Degrees
Political Science
#2385
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#2214
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#570
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political-science Degrees
Chemistry
#2848
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#2862
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#594
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chemistry Degrees
Mathematics
#2532
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#2576
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#609
USA Rank
math Degrees
Criminal Justice
#1585
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#1590
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#839
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criminal-justice Degrees
Literature
#3459
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#3499
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#1152
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literature Degrees
Medical
#4223
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#4224
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#1228
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medicine Degrees
Sociology
#4005
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#4008
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#1243
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sociology Degrees
Psychology
#3693
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#3706
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#1403
USA Rank
psychology Degrees
Nursing
#3716
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#3717
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#1468
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nursing Degrees
Computer Science
#6102
World Rank
#6111
Historical Rank
#1482
USA Rank
computer-science Degrees

Who Are Kentucky State University's Most Influential Alumni?

Kentucky State University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Criminal Justice, and Education. Here are some of Kentucky State University's most famous alumni:

Whitney Young
An American civil rights leader.
Tom Colbert
An American judge.
Margaret Buckner Young
An American educator and author.
Jayjay Helterbrand
A Filipino basketball player.
Rhonda Childress
A .
Eleanor Young Love
A Librarian .
Yingluck Shinawatra
A Prime Minister of Thailand from 2011 to 2014.
Tim Duncan
A Player of American football.

Who Are Kentucky State University's Most Influential Faculty?