Kentucky State University

2021-22

The 2021-22 Common Data Set for Kentucky State University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jun 22, 2022. Subscribe via RSS.

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SAT Composite

880-1070

SAT Math

412.5-530

SAT Reading

450-547.5

ACT Composite

14-19

§ Federal outcomes

Federal outcomes

Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.

Median earnings
$36,382
10 yrs after enrollment
Graduation rate
32%
6-year completion
Average net price
$8,040
sticker minus grants
Median debt at grad.
$25,938
federal loans only

The numbers, as published

§ This report461numbers from this report.

General Information

2 TABLES
Academic Year
Academic year calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered
CertificateX
AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree -- otherX

Enrollment And Persistence

4 TABLES
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity. Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
MeasureFirst-time first-yearDegree-seeking undergraduatesTotal undergraduates
Nonresidents388
Hispanic/Latino24041
Black or African American, non-Hispanic40713461352
White, non-Hispanic16129141
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic167
Asian, non-Hispanic2910
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic011
Two or more races, non-Hispanic256869
Race and/or ethnicity unknown2053506
Total47616602135
Persistence
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
B3 degrees awarded. Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
MeasureNumber awarded
Certificate/diploma4
Associate degrees15
Bachelor's degrees154
Postbachelor's certificatesNot reported
Master's degreesNot reported
Post-master's certificatesNot reported
Doctoral degrees, research/scholarshipNot reported
Doctoral degrees, professional practiceNot reported
Doctoral degrees, otherNot reported
Graduation Rates
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B4 current graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort1342148203
Did not persist4004
Final cohort1302148199
Completed in less than four years2741041
Completed in less than five years143825
Completed in less than six years4015
Total completers4571971
Six-year graduation rate34.62%33.33%39.58%35.68%
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort. Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
MeasurePell GrantSubsidized Stafford, no PellNeither Pell nor subsidized StaffordTotal
Initial cohort2262625277
Did not persist0000
Final cohort2262625277
Completed in less than four years2541443
Completed in less than five years282434
Completed in less than six years6107
Total completers5971884
Six-year graduation rateNot reportedNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates. Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
MeasureCurrent cohortPrevious cohort
Initial cohortNot reportedNot reported
Did not persist13Not reported
Final cohortNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than two yearsNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than two years at 150% timeNot reportedNot reported
Completed program in less than four years17Not reported
Completed program in less than four years at 150% timeNot reportedNot reported
Transfers outNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to two-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Transfers to four-year institutionsNot reportedNot reported
Retention Rates
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
B22 first-year retention. First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
MeasureValue
Entering cohortNot reported
Still enrolled next fallNot reported
Retention rate70.25%

First-Time, First-Year Admission

7 TABLES

Entrance Exams

SATX
ACTX
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
State Exam (specify):X
Specify:Kyote
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Applications
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
C1 first-year admissions. First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by sex or status.
MeasureMalesFemalesUnknown sexTotal
Applied13832591Not reportedNot reported
Admitted8721719Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled156249Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled full-timeNot reported249Not reportedNot reported
Enrolled part-time3643Not reportedNot reported

Wait List

Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:0
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:0
Number of wait-listed students admitted:0
Admissions Requirements
Total academic units4
Mathematics4
Science3
Foreign language3
History6
Computer Science1
Visual/Performing Arts1
Total academic units4
Mathematics4
Science3
Foreign language3
History6
Computer Science1
Visual/Performing Arts1
Basis for Selection
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
C7 basis for selection. Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
MeasureVery importantImportantConsideredNot considered
Rigor of secondary school recordYes
Class rankYes
Academic GPAYes
Standardized test scoresYes
Application essayYes
RecommendationsYes
InterviewYes
Extracurricular activitiesYes
Talent or abilityYes
Character and personal qualitiesYes
First generationYes
Alumni relationYes
Geographical residenceYes
State residencyYes
Religious affiliation or commitmentYes
Volunteer workYes
Work experienceYes
Level of applicant interestYes
First-time, first-year Profile
C9 test-score submission
Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
C9 test-score submission. Share and count of enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT or ACT scores.
MeasurePercentNumber
SAT1258
ACT41200
C9 test-score percentiles
Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
C9 test-score percentiles. Reported 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile scores for enrolled first-year students.
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT composite880Not reported1070
SAT evidence-based reading and writing450Not reported547.5
SAT math412.5Not reported530
ACT composite14Not reported19
ACT math15Not reported17.25
ACT English12Not reported20
ACT WritingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ScienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ACT ReadingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Other fields
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8000
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-6996.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59939.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49948.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3995.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100.0
SAT Math: 700-8000
SAT Math: 600-6993.5
SAT Math: 500-59939.7
SAT Math: 400-49937.9
SAT Math: 300-39919.0
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100.0
SAT Composite: 1400-16000
SAT Composite: 1200-13997.0
SAT Composite: 1000-119929.8
SAT Composite: 800-99954.4
SAT Composite: 600-7998.8
SAT Composite: 400-5990
SAT Composite: Total100
ACT Composite: 30-360
ACT Composite: 24-295.5
ACT Composite: 18-2333.5
ACT Composite: 12-1757.5
ACT Composite: 6-113.5
ACT Composite: Below 60
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class7
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class11
Percent in top half of high school graduating class48
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class52
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class20
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:45.9
Admission Policies
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 Year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?No
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?No

Transfer Admission

1 TABLE
Transfer Credit Policies
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:60
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:120
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.kysu.edu/academics/vet-and-mil-affairs/credit-for-your-military-service.php

Academic Offerings and Policies

2 TABLES
Special Study Options
Accelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
External degree programX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Required Course Work
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:Univ ersity Orientation , Nav igating the T ech W orld, IGS Core

Student Life

4 TABLES
Percent Participating
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)62%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing83%
Percent who live off campus or commute17%
Percent of students age 25 and older1%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)43%
Percent of males who join fraternities5%
Percent of females who join sororities3%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing47%
Percent who live off campus or commute53%
Percent of students age 25 and older7%
Average Age
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Activities Offered
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Marching bandX
Music ensemblesX
Pep bandX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Symphony orchestraX
YearbookX
Housing
Coed residence hallsX

Annual Expenses

7 TABLES
Information
If your institution's 2026-2027 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.X
Public Tuition
G1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
G1 undergraduate costs. Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
MeasureFirst-yearAll undergraduates
TuitionNot reportedNot reported
Tuition: in-district77007700
Tuition: in-state77007700
Tuition: out-of-state1155011550
Tuition: nonresident1155011550
Required fees14901490
Food and housing, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Housing only, on-campusNot reportedNot reported
Food only, on-campus meal planNot reportedNot reported
Comprehensive tuition, food, and housingNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reported
All Institutions Expenses
Credits per Term
Minimum18
Tuition Policies
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Estimated Expenses
G5 estimated expenses
Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
G5 estimated expenses. Estimated books, supplies, transportation, food, housing, and personal expenses by living arrangement.
MeasureResidentsCommuters living at homeCommuters not living at home
Books and supplies130013001300
Food onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Housing onlyNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Food and housing totalNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation19371937Not reported
Other expenses19371937Not reported
Per-Credit-Hour Charges
In-district:$325
In-state (out-of-district):$325
Out-of-state:$488

Financial Aid

13 TABLES
Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid
H2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2A non-need-based aid. Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Institutional non-need grant recipients229714
Average institutional non-need grant31003764705
Athletic grant recipients9321
Average athletic grant540282196655
Reporting Year
Academic Year2021-2022 estimated
Methodology
Federal methodology (FM)X
Need-based Aid Awarded
Federal$5,233,473
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$1,140,092
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$2,516,287
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,091,277
Total Scholarships/Grants$9,981,129
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$6,334,992
Federal Work-Study$300,133
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$92,933
Total Self-Help$6,728,058
Parent Loans$3,518,210
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$2,031,685
Non-need-based Aid Awarded
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$151,741
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$454,621
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$271,948
Total Scholarships/Grants$878,310
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$852,044
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$238,013
Total Self-Help$1,090,057
Parent Loans$1,122,556
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$433,320
Students Awarded Aid
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
H2 students awarded aid. Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
MeasureFirst-year full-timeAll undergraduates full-timeAll undergraduates less-than-full-time
Degree-seeking undergraduates3961330330
Applied for need-based aid3801171175
Determined to have financial need3701137173
Awarded any aid3701137172
Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid3321009155
Awarded need-based self-help aid13839537
Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid23992
Need fully met602256
Average percentage of need met82.585.881.1
Average financial aid package14375141467794
Average need-based scholarship or grant541852733141
Average need-based self-help award184126052440
Average need-based loan310137363574
Source Type Loan
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
H5 student loans. Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
MeasureNumber in classPercent of classAverage per borrower
Any loan program5768.6728844
Federal loan programs5768.6728844
Institutional loan programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
State loan programsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Private student loansNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Aid to Nonresidents
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:5
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSAX
Financial Aid Deadlines
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month1
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day15
Financial Aid Notification
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):2
If yes, starting date (Day):1
Aid Available
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
Institutional Aid
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
State/district residencyX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:- [ ] Yes

Instructional Faculty And Class Size

3 TABLES
Instructional Faculty
I1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
I1 instructional faculty. Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
MeasureFull-timePart-timeTotal
Total instructional faculty95398
Members of minority groups60363
Females43144
Males53154
Nonresidents101
Doctorate or other terminal degree58058
Master's, but not terminal master's23023
Bachelor's degree101
Unknown or other highest degree538
Stand-alone graduate/professional programs000
Student to Faculty Ratio
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio13
Undergraduate Class Size
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
I3 undergraduate class size. Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
MeasureClass sectionsClass subsections
2-9 students179Not reported
10-19 students179Not reported
20-29 students187Not reported
30-39 students133Not reported
40-49 students26Not reported
50-99 students2Not reported
100+ students4Not reported
Total10

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

3 TABLES
Diploma/Certificates
J degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
J degrees conferred by discipline. Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
MeasureCertificate/diplomaAssociateBachelor's
Agriculture2.31%Not reported2.31%
Natural resources and conservationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
ArchitectureNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Area, ethnic, and gender studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Communication/journalismNot reportedNot reported8.09%
Communication technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Computer and information sciencesNot reportedNot reported6.36%
Personal and culinary servicesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EducationNot reportedNot reported13.87%
EngineeringNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Engineering technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguisticsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Family and consumer sciencesNot reportedNot reported1.16%
Law/legal studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
EnglishNot reportedNot reported0.58%
Liberal arts/general studies1.16%1.16%6.94%
Library scienceNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Biological/life sciencesNot reportedNot reported2.89%
Mathematics and statisticsNot reportedNot reported0.58%
Military science and military technologiesNot reportedNot reported28%
Interdisciplinary studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Parks and recreationNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Philosophy and religious studiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Theology and religious vocationsNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Physical sciencesNot reportedNot reported1.73%
Science technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
PsychologyNot reportedNot reported5.20%
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective servicesNot reportedNot reported6.94%
Public administration and social servicesNot reportedNot reported3.47%
Social sciencesNot reportedNot reported3.47%
Construction tradesNot reportedNot reported3.47%
Mechanic and repair technologiesNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Precision productionNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Transportation and materials movingNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Visual and performing artsNot reportedNot reported2.89%
Health professions and related programs7.51%7.51%5.78%
Business/marketingNot reportedNot reported16.76%
HistoryNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
OtherNot reportedNot reportedNot reported
Total2.31%8.67%89.02%
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