Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
1,453 applied, 1,396 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Kentucky State University cost?
$17,637 a year in-state
Out of state: about $21,977 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $24,233.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$16,754
$30,000–$48,000
$16,380
$48,000–$75,000
$17,248
$75,000–$110,000
$22,603
over $110,000
$23,093
Sticker, in-state
$24,233
In-state, with aid
$17,637
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $14,147 a year, against $9,807 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $4,340 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
Does Kentucky State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Kentucky State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Kentucky State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Kentucky State University's acceptance rate?
96% for fall 2024: 1,396 of 1,453 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Kentucky State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 820 to 1010 (IPEDS, fall 2023). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Kentucky State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $17,248 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $24,233.
How much does Kentucky State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Kentucky State University is $14,147 a year, against $9,807 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $17,637 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $4,340 tuition gap gives about $21,977 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Kentucky State University's graduation rate?
27% of students finish within six years and 13% within four (IPEDS).
