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Kentucky State University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Frankfort, KY🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Kentucky State University is a small public institution in Frankfort with 1,726 students and a 96% acceptance rate. It offers affordable in-state tuition at $21,575 annually. The school's 32% six-year graduation rate and 64% first-year retention are notably low. Business, marketing, and psychology are the most popular majors.

Acceptance rate
96.1%
Enrollment
1,726
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
32%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
783 – 978
ACT (composite)
14 – 17
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$10,225
family income
$30–48k
$6,739
family income
$48–75k
$5,256
family income
$75–110k
$1,958
family income
$110k+
family income
58% receive Pell grants
56% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Kentucky State University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
15.0%
Psychology
12.5%
Humanities
10.0%
Health Professions
8.4%
Agriculture
7.2%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$36,382
Earnings (6 yr)
$29,640
Completion
32%
Retention
64%
Median debt
$25,938

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Kentucky State University?

Kentucky State University has an acceptance rate of 96.1%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Kentucky State University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 783 and 978 on the SAT. The ACT range is 14–17.

How much does Kentucky State University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $10,225 per year, rising to more for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Kentucky State University?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.