Kentucky State University
Founded 1886
President Koffi Akakpo (President)
Fees USD 8,620
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Kentucky State University (KSU) is a public HBCU founded in 1886 in Frankfort, Kentucky — the only public HBCU in Kentucky and the state’s 1890 land-grant institution. Enrolling 2,000 students in the Kentucky State Capitol, KSU is uniquely known for aquaculture (one of the world-leading programs in freshwater shrimp and fish farming), nursing, education, business, and social work programs.
Programs
- Aquaculture Research Center — World-leading freshwater shrimp and fish research; unique among US HBCUs
- School of Nursing — CCNE-accredited nursing for Kentucky’s healthcare workforce
- College of Agriculture, Food Science and Sustainable Systems — HBCU 1890 land-grant programs
- Whitney M. Young Jr. College of Leadership Studies — Named for Whitney Young; leadership and social work
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~63% | In-State Tuition: ~$8,620