Kentucky State University

Overview of Kentucky State University (KSU)

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Founded in 1886 as a college for former slaves, the school offers programs in a variety of areas including business, criminal justice, education, and the sciences. Students have the option of living on or off campus and financial aid is available. For those interested in applying, the application deadline is April 1 and must include transcripts for all schools attended, and ACT or SAT scores. The minimum requirement for prospective students is a 2.8 GPA. KSU is known as the Thoroughbreds and compete at the NCAA Division II level.

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KSU Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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KSU Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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Tuition for in-state Kentucky State University students is $7,363, while out of state students will pay $11,940 each year in tuition (as of a recent year’s tuition costs). For those who choose to live on campus, room and board is $6,690. Add in fees for classes and books, and an in-state, full-time student living on campus owes about $17,100 per year, while an out-of-state student pays around $20,900. Financial aid in the form of Pell grants, scholarships, and student loans are available to students who qualify, which is roughly 70% of Kentucky State freshman students.

The net cost of tuition after grants have been applied is $10,000. This amount is usually covered out of pocket by the student or through student loans. Most high schools have a list of available grants or scholarships for students, so make sure you see this list and apply for everything might help you offset the costs of your college tuition.

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Academics

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Kentucky State University has a retention rate of 66%, meaning two-thirds of the students who start at KSU return for the following year. The school has a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1, so there are enough students to support active classroom discussions but students who need one-on-one assistance from an instructor have that option as well. The graduation rates for Kentucky State students are a little low as 12% graduate within four years and 26% graduate within six years. Some students take less than four years or more than six years to graduate, while others either don’t graduate for personal reasons or they transfer to other schools before graduating. These rates and ratios are important to consider because they will have a direct impact on your experience at the school. For instance, with a retention rate of 66% and a four-year graduation rate of 12%, it’s safe to assume that only the most focused graduate on time without transferring to a different school.

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Outcome & Salary

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Graduates of Kentucky State University go on to have successful careers. The average salary of a KSU graduate in their early years of employment is $55,000. By mid-career, graduates are making closer to $67,000 on average. This means that the return on investment for their degrees is relatively high and, therefore, the expense would be worth it because, within 10 years, graduates can make as much as five times what their tuition cost.

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