- Acceptance rate: 96% for fall 2024
- ACT, middle 50%: 14–17 composite
- Average net price: $9,672 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Kentucky State University reported: an acceptance rate of 96% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 14–17.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Kentucky State University reviews each application.
Kentucky State University GPA requirements
Kentucky State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Kentucky State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Kentucky State University acceptance rate
Kentucky State University admitted 1,396 of 1,453 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 96%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Kentucky State University is a public 4-year university in Frankfort, Kentucky, with 1,793 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Kentucky State University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 14 | 15 | 17 |
| ACT English | 11 | 15 | 17 |
| ACT Math | 14 | 15 | 17 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 870 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Kentucky State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Kentucky State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $9,672 a year at Kentucky State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Kentucky State University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Kentucky State University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Kentucky State University?
Kentucky State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What ACT scores do Kentucky State University students have?
The middle 50% of Kentucky State University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 14–17, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How many applicants get into Kentucky State University?
Kentucky State University's acceptance rate was 96% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,396 of 1,453 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Do I have a chance at Kentucky State University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Kentucky State University admitted 96% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Kentucky State University?
A lot: Kentucky State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Kentucky State University test optional?
Check Kentucky State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Kentucky State University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 21% sent ACT scores.
What is the average net price at Kentucky State University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $9,672 a year at Kentucky State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Kentucky State University look at legacy status?
No. Kentucky State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Kentucky State University accept AP credit?
Yes. Kentucky State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Kentucky State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Kentucky State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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