More selective than 12% of Kentucky colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
10% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 42% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Kentucky State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Kentucky State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Kentucky State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 14 | 17 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Kentucky State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | — | — | 14–17 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 93% | 420–500 | 400–510 | 14–20 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Kentucky State University compared with other Kentucky colleges?
Kentucky State University has the 23rd-lowest acceptance rate of 26 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Thomas More University | 90% | 41% | $21,835 |
| 19 | Georgetown College | 91% | 49% | $14,095 |
| 20 | University of Kentucky | 93% | 71% | $18,851 |
| 21 | Western Kentucky University | 94% | 56% | $10,990 |
| 22 | Midway University | 95% | 41% | $29,579 |
| 23 | Kentucky State University | 96% | 32% | $8,040 |
| 24 | University of the Cumberlands | 99% | 50% | $14,107 |
| 25 | Spalding University | 99% | 52% | $25,491 |
| 26 | Simmons College of Kentucky | 100% | 14% | $18,434 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kentucky colleges →
Who enrolls at Kentucky State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Kentucky State University admissions questions
What is the Kentucky State University acceptance rate?
Kentucky State University accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,852 of 2,001 applicants were admitted.
Does Kentucky State University require the SAT or ACT?
Kentucky State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 10% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 42% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Kentucky State University?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (345 of 1,852).
Is Kentucky State University getting harder to get into?
Kentucky State University accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 93% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Kentucky State University overview