Kentucky State University
Kentucky State University is one of the eight public 4-year colleges in Kentucky. The campus is located in Frankfort town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,926 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 317 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 216 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 68%). Every year 20% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Kentucky State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,794, and fees were $390. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $19,248 and $390 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students1,926 |
Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate68% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 4 | 34 |
Bachelor's degree | 3 | 23 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 70 miles radius of Kentucky State University
University of Kentucky
22 miles away |
Maysville Community & Technical College - Licking Valley
33 miles away |
Bluegrass Community & Technical College - Danville Campus
40 miles away |
Eastern Kentucky University
44 miles away |
University of Louisville
49 miles away |
Indiana University-Southeast
53 miles away |
Northern Kentucky University
61 miles away |
Maysville Community & Technical College - Mt. Sterling
63 miles away |
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
67 miles away |
University of Cincinnati-Clermont College
70 miles away |
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offers 1 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1939 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1973 - Current |
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 02/01/2006 - Current |
Admission
45%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 866 to 1020 |
ACT | 17 to 21 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Considered but not required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Considered but not required |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $30 |
Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $325/credit | |
In State Students | $325/credit | |
Out of State Students | $802/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $439/credit | |
In State Students | $439/credit | |
Out of State Students | $661/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $14,625 | $14,625 | $36,090 |
ADN | 70 | $22,750 | $22,750 | $56,140 |
BSN | 125 | $40,625 | $40,625 | $100,250 |
FNP | 50 | $21,950 | $21,950 | $33,050 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Kentucky State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 77% | $4,762 |
Other Federal Grant | 15% | $972 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 47% | $2,520 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 94% | $4,695 |
Federal Student Loans | 76% | $6,044 |
Private Loans | 1% | $9,000 |
$9,561
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$9,281 |
$30,001 to $48,000$6,455 |
$48,001 to $75,000$9,579 |
$75,001 to $110,000$9,539 |
Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
1,757
Undergrads
169
Graduates
1,136
Women
790
Men
63%
Full-time
37%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
Black/African American |
48% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
25% |
White |
19% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Hispanic |
2% |
Non-resident alien |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kentucky state board of nursing.