Kentucky State University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$30
Acceptance Rate
93.00%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
19.02%
Freshmen Enrollment
369
SAT Scores
910
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,870 students have applied and 2,626 students have allowed to admit to Kentucky State University (Acceptance rate: 91.50%). KY State's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.05 % where 369 students have finally enrolled out of 2,626 admitted students.
KY State acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Alice Lloyd College and Brescia University, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 62.50%).
KY State enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 20.77%).
How to Apply to Kentucky State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply KY State. KY State offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at KY State and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Kentucky State University is 910 and the average ACT score is 16. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Kentucky State University is comparable to the schools (average score is 990). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky State University | 910 | 16 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 990 | 19 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky | 1,112 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Kentucky State University, 129 students submitted SAT scores (35% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 910 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 393 | 440 | 500 |
| Mathematics | 390 | 440 | 478 |
| Total | 783 | 880 | 978 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Kentucky State University, 57 students submitted ACT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 16 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 14 | 16 | 20 |
| English | 11 | 15 | 21 |
| Mathematics | 14 | 16 | 19 |
KY State Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Kentucky State University. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, and Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |