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The campus of Kentucky State is in Frankfort, Kentucky, which is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Kentucky State include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in mathematics, computer science and engineering, family and social work, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission at Kentucky State is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 33% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 390. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 380 and 490. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Kentucky State maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Kentucky State had 2,386 students enrolled (1,954 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population.
Kentucky State offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. Kentucky State offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Kentucky State University
400 East Main Street
Frankfort, KY 40601
General Phone: (502) 597-6000
Admissions Phone: (502) 597-6813
Financial Aid Phone: (502) 597-5960
http://www.kysu.edu
Kentucky State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 77 | public administration, family studies, social work |
| Business And Management | 50 | business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 46 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24 | computer and info science, data processing tech |
| Liberal Arts | 24 | liberal arts and sciences, English, political science, social services, sociology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 22 | criminal justice and police |
| Education And Teaching | 19 | physical education teaching, elementary school teaching |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Engineering Technician | 6 | drafting, electronics tech |
| Office And Administration | 4 | executive secretary |
| Music | 4 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | fisheries sciences |
| Construction Trades | 0 | apparel and textiles |
Number of programs and degrees for Kentucky State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 224 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 52 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 48 | 6 |
Kentucky State is a historically black college.
In 2005, Kentucky State had a total enrollment of 2,386 students (1,954 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 32% |
| Black | 61% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 10% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 51% |
| Ohio | 20% |
| Michigan | 12% |
| Illinois | 7% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 60 % |
| Part-Time | 18 % |
Kentucky State offers campus housing for 849 of its 1,954 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Frankfort, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,058 | 687 | 33% | 366 | 53% |
| Men | 1,030 | 256 | 25% | 156 | 61% |
| Women | 1,028 | 431 | 42% | 210 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 390 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 380 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 19 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 19 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 93% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (502) 597-6813
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,468 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,910 |
| Room and board | $ 5,620 |
| Room charge | $ 2,592 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,028 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 596 |
Financial Aid:
Kentucky State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 196800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (502) 597-5960
Kentucky State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 58 | 25 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 19 | 22 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $90,624 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $68,150 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $46,853 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $74,333 | 10 | $53,558 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 19 | $66,797 | 4 | $57,773 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $51,896 | 13 | $53,894 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $46,438 | 27 | $41,926 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $35,060 | 6 | $29,731 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 81 | $52,392 | 50 | $44,842 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 138 | 56 | 194 |
| Football | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| Basketball | 14 | 20 | 34 |
| Track | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| Baseball | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| All Other Sports | 15 | 28 | 43 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Kentucky State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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