🏛️
College Info
3 items available
At a glance
- Type
- private
Official website
www.kysu.eduUSAQS #5 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University (KSU) is a public historically black, land-grant university located in Frankfort, Kentucky. Founded in 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, it has evolved into a comprehensive institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across a range of liberal arts, professional, and STEM disciplines. The university is committed to student success, community engagement, and serving as a cultural and intellectual resource for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Key Facts
University agent data refreshed yesterday
Live portal snapshot
Times Higher Education #23 · 2026Times Higher Education #23 · 2025Times Higher Education #242 · 2024
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,150
🎯
Campus Vibe
Urban, 916 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialIntimate Community
0/10
Diversity
10/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
💼
Career Outcomes
87% placement rate
Top Recruiters
AmazonGoogleMicrosoftDeloitteJPMorgan
🏠
Student Life
2,300 students
Campus: Urban, 916 acres
Location: Frankfort, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
LibrarySports ComplexResearch LabsStudent HousingCafeteria
🔑
Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 0.84%
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
💡Acceptance rate: 0.84%
💡Latest cutoff: IELTS 6.5
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school