Frankfort, KY
Admission is not highly competitive: about 93 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 81% to 93% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,186 | 1,763 | 525 | 81% |
| 2020 | 3,377 | 2,836 | 568 | 84% |
| 2021 | 2,779 | 2,591 | 476 | 93% |
| 2022 | 2,870 | 2,626 | 369 | 92% |
| 2023 | 2,001 | 1,852 | 345 | 93% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,200 of 1,283 women and 652 of 718 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Kentucky State University has an acceptance rate of 93% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,852 of 2,001 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 93 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
2,001 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 345 enrolled.
No. Kentucky State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 81% to 93% — it has become less selective.