Kentucky State University Kentucky

Historic HBCU in Frankfort with open admissions and low in-state tuition of $8,261 annually.

College statistics

Address:
400 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY
40601
Sector Group:
Public 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.kysu.edu/
HBCU:
Yes
Setting:
Town
Annual In-State Tuition:
$8,261
Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
$12,452
Total Cost of Attendance (In-State):
$16,947
Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State):
$21,138
Room and Board:
$8,686
Total Student Enrollment:
1,689
Acceptance Rate:
92.6%
SAT Reading 75th Percentile:
500
SAT Math 75th Percentile:
510
ACT Composite 75th Percentile:
20
Endowment (End of Year):
$42,387,324
Research Activity Tier:
Research Colleges and Universities
Economic Mobility Index:
Higher Access, Medium Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Kentucky State University is a public, historically Black university located in Frankfort, Kentucky. Founded to serve African American students, KSU enrolls 1,689 undergraduates and maintains an open admissions policy with a 92.6% acceptance rate, making it accessible to students across the achievement spectrum.

In-state tuition is $8,261 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $12,452; total cost of attendance runs $16,947 for Kentucky residents and $21,138 for out-of-state students including room and board. The student body represents a range of academic preparation, with 75th percentile SAT Reading at 500, SAT Math at 510, and ACT Composite at 20.

KSU emphasizes business, management, and marketing as its primary undergraduate focus and is classified as a professions-focused baccalaureate institution. The university works well for students seeking an HBCU experience with affordable tuition and supportive admissions practices. For more information, visit www.kysu.edu/.