Kentucky State University

www.kysu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,088

2.98% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$9,672

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

92.6%

2,001 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,689

76.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

28.4%

67 Graduates

About

Kentucky State University is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Kentucky State University were General Business Administration & Management (20 degrees awarded), General Psychology (18 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (17 degrees).

In 2023, 237 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Kentucky State University. 60.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (153 degrees), 4.37 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (35 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Kentucky State University is $8,088, which is $−21,192 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kentucky State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 416 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Kentucky State University is $8,088, which is $21,192 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,672.

In 2023, 76% of undergraduate students attending Kentucky State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,088

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Kentucky State University was $8,088. The cost of tuition at Kentucky State University is $−21,192 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Kentucky State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,672

2023 Value

15.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Kentucky State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,672. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Kentucky State University grew by 15.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Kentucky State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,555

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Kentucky State University was of $7,555 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 7.03% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Kentucky State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

76% of undergraduate students at Kentucky State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 13.4% with respect to 2022, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Kentucky State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Kentucky State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 416 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Kentucky State University received 2,001 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 30.3% annual growth. Out of those 2,001 applicants, 1,852 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 92.6% acceptance rate.

There were 1,689 students enrolled at Kentucky State University in 2023. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Kentucky State University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

92.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,852

Accepted Out of 2,001

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Kentucky State University was 92.6% (1,852 admissions from 2,001 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 91.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 30.3%, while admissions declined by 29.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Kentucky State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

10% of enrolled first-time students at Kentucky State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Kentucky State University had a total enrollment of 1,689 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Kentucky State University is 1,289 students and the part-time enrollment is 400. This means that 76.3% of students enrolled at Kentucky State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Kentucky State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.1% Black or African American, 8.76% White, 3.2% Two or More Races, 1.42% Hispanic or Latino, 0.414% Asian, 0.296% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0592% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Kentucky State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (50.2%), followed by Black or African American Male (31.4%) and White Male (3.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (20%), followed by Black or African American Male (14.1%) and White Male (4.44%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Kentucky State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,689 students. The full-time enrollment at Kentucky State University is 1,289 and the part-time enrollment is 400. This means that 76.3% of students enrolled at Kentucky State University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Kentucky State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Kentucky State University was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), Kentucky State University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Kentucky State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
1,134 enrolled students
White
148 enrolled students
Two or More Races
54 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Kentucky State University is 67.1% Black or African American, 8.76% White, 3.2% Two or More Races, 1.42% Hispanic or Latino, 0.414% Asian, 0.296% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0592% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 270 students (16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 51 more women than men received degrees from Kentucky State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Kentucky State University is black or african american (153 degrees awarded). There were 4.37 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (35 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Kentucky State University is General Business Administration & Management (20 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (18 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (17 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Kentucky State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (9 degrees awarded), Agriculture (10 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kentucky State University are Other managers (289,904 people), Social workers, all other (251,408 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (202,166 people), Human resources workers (119,751 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (116,587 people).

The most specialized majors at Kentucky State University in 2023 are Natural Resources & Conservation (9 degrees awarded), Agriculture (10 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees), Communications (16 degrees), and Psychology (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kentucky State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Kentucky State University are Natural Resources & Conservation (9 degrees awarded), Agriculture (10 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees), Communications (16 degrees), and Psychology (18 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Kentucky State University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,110,895 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (431,942 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (405,231 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (346,765 people), and Individual & family services (294,526 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Kentucky State University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
20 degrees awarded
General Psychology
18 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Kentucky State University was General Business Administration & Management with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Kentucky State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

144

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Kentucky State University, which is 0.646 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (144).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Kentucky State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Kentucky State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.75 times more than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Kentucky State University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.33 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 21% of students graduating from Kentucky State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Kentucky State University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
153 degrees awarded
White
35 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Kentucky State University is black or african american (153 degrees awarded). There were 4.37 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (35 degrees).

8.86% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
95 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
58 degrees awarded
White Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Kentucky State University is black or african american female (95 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (58 degrees).

Operations

Kentucky State University employs 34 Assistant professors, 22 Associate professors and 12 Professors. Most academics at Kentucky State University are Male Assistant professor (18), Female Assistant professor (16), and Male Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kentucky State University are: Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 62 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 59 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 53 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$24.6M

2023 Salaries

34%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Kentucky State University paid a median of $24.6M in salaries, a 34% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.3% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.46% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.9M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Kentucky State University paid a total of $4.9M to 73 employees working as instructors, which represents 19.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

34 Employees

Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

62 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Kentucky State University were Assistant professor with 34 employees, Associate professor with 22 employees, and Professor with 12 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Kentucky State University were Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 62 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 53 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Kentucky State University was Male Assistant professor with 18 employees, Female Assistant professor with 16 employees, and Male Associate professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Kentucky State University.

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