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Kentucky State University
- 400 East Main Street
- Frankfort, KY 40601
- OPEID College Code: 00196800
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- General Phone: (502) 597-6000
- President: Dr. Mary Evans Sias
- Website: www.kysu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 2,696
- College Mascot: Thorobreds
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Kentucky State University, building on its legacy of achievement as a historically black, liberal arts, and 1890 land-grant university, affords access to and prepares a diverse student population of traditional and non-traditional students to compete in a multifaceted, ever-changing global society by providing student-centered learning while integrating teaching, research, and service through high-quality undergraduate and select graduate programs. Kentucky State University is committed to keeping relevant its legacy of service by proactively engaging the community in partnerships on civic projects driven by the objective of positively impacting the quality of life of the citizens of the Commonwealth.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- Historically Black College
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.kysu.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,359 | 3,903 | 6,262 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 925 (39%) | 1,575 (40%) | 2,500 (40%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 300 (32%) | 379 (24%) | 679 (27%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 114 | 17% |
| ACT ® Exam | 621 | 91% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 370 | 463 |
| SAT ® Math | 358 | 450 |
| SAT ® Writing | 330 | 440 |
| ACT ® Composite | 15 | 19 |
| ACT ® English | 13 | 19 |
| ACT ® Math | 15 | 18 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 91% | 63% | 32% | 54% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,298 | $2,275 | $1,342 | $3,486 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 14.3% | 10.8% | 15.9% |
| Number in Default | 89 | 70 | 90 |
| Number in Repayment | 620 | 643 | 565 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,320 | $4,950 | $4,169 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,490 | $11,500 | $10,612 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,840 | $6,840 | $5,630 |
| Other Expenses | $2,510 | $2,145 | $2,145 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,870 | $14,935 | $12,944 |
| Out of State | $23,040 | $21,485 | $19,387 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,520 | $5,950 | $5,169 |
| Out of State | $13,690 | $12,500 | $11,612 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,520 | $5,950 | $5,169 |
| Out of State | $13,690 | $12,500 | $11,612 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 2,696 Undergraduate: 2,510 Graduate: 186
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,141 Female: 1,555
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,057 Female: 1,453
- Graduate Gender Male: 84 Female: 102
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,964 Part-Time: 732
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,876 Part-Time: 634
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 88 Part-Time: 98
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 98 | 4% |
| American Indian | 3 | 0.1% |
| Black | 1,581 | 59% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.3% |
| White | 762 | 28% |
| Unknown | 222 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 31 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 827 | 31% |
| Ages 20-21 | 474 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 442 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 333 | 12% |
| Ages 30-34 | 174 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 126 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 168 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 69 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 52 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 626 | 556 | 70 |
| Faculty Status | 205 | 171 | 34 |
| Tenured Faculty | 87 | 86 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 10 | - | 10 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 190 | 155 | 35 |
| Primarily Instruction | 174 | 139 | 35 |
| Primarily Research | 5 | 5 | - |
| Primarily Public Service | 11 | 11 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 44 | 44 | - |
| Other Professionals | 147 | 139 | 8 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 245 | 218 | 27 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 37 | 33 | 4 |
| Skilled Crafts | 23 | 20 | 3 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 59 | 53 | 6 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,447 (125) | $57,287 (73) | $45,653 (52) |
| Professor | $70,115 (19) | $70,023 (17) | $70,899 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $57,700 (34) | $59,948 (21) | $54,069 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,957 (55) | $49,986 (32) | $45,132 (23) |
| Instructor | $36,721 (17) | $44,347 (3) | $35,086 (14) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,308 (14) | $76,143 (11) | $72,243 (3) |
| Professor | $84,850 (4) | $84,850 (4) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $73,353 (7) | $74,185 (4) | $72,243 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,491 (2) | $69,491 (2) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $62,456 (1) | $62,456 (1) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,370 (139) | $57,943 (84) | $46,387 (55) |
| Professor | $69,995 (23) | $69,909 (21) | $70,899 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $58,096 (41) | $60,068 (25) | $55,014 (16) |
| Assistant Professor | $48,269 (57) | $50,391 (34) | $45,132 (23) |
| Instructor | $37,520 (18) | $46,036 (4) | $35,086 (14) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $901,746 | $630,063 | $271,683 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 70% | 30% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 238 | 173 | 65 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 211 | 154 | 57 |
| Baseball | 23 | 23 | - |
| Basketball | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Football | 86 | 86 | - |
| Golf | 8 | 8 | - |
| Softball | 26 | - | 26 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 17 | 14 | 3 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 20 | 17 | 3 |
| Cross Country | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Volleyball | 12 | - | 12 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $35,817 | $26,763 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $40,033 | $25,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 41 | 24 | 17 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Track and Field, Indoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Cross Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 27% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 23% |
| Female | 30% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 28% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 17% |
| White | 19% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 8% |
| 5 Years | 18% |
| 6 Years | 22% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 2 |
| Drug Related | 6 | 11 |
| Liquor Related | 12 | 18 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Liquor Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 3 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 20 |
| Burglary | 7 | 3 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 1 |
| Burglary | 5 | 1 |
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