Kentucky State University
PublicFrankfort, KY
Kentucky State University, in Frankfort, KY, is a public small school, enrolling around 1,309 students. Kentucky State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 96%. Its highest-earning reported major is Criminal Justice and Corrections (Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services), where graduates report median earnings of $46,767/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Kentucky State University's numbers?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kentucky State University's acceptance rate?
Kentucky State University in Frankfort, KY admits approximately 96% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What ACT score do I need for Kentucky State University?
Admitted students at Kentucky State University typically score between 14–17 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Kentucky State University cost?
Kentucky State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $21,727 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Kentucky State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Kentucky State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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