Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY · Highest award: Graduate degree
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 10,225 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 6,739 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 5,256 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 1,958 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $36,382 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 8% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2% | |
| Black | 79% | |
| Asian | 0% | |
| Two or more races | 4% | |
| Nonresident / international | 1% |
Other Four-year institutions in KY
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Lloyd College | Not reported | 38.9% | $40,573 |
| American National University-Louisville | Not reported | 50.0% | $28,188 |
| Asbury Theological Seminary | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Asbury University | Not reported | 65.0% | $42,368 |
| Beckfield College-Florence | Not reported | 31.7% | $37,114 |
| Bellarmine University | Not reported | 64.4% | $62,069 |
| Berea College | Not reported | 58.2% | $43,150 |
| Brescia University | Not reported | 53.7% | $45,500 |
| Campbellsville University | Not reported | 42.0% | $41,583 |
| Centre College | Not reported | 80.7% | $66,240 |
| Clear Creek Baptist Bible College | Not reported | 38.5% | $41,623 |
| Eastern Kentucky University | $11,040 | 50.0% | $45,795 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $88,912 | $80,813 | Not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $46,767 | $55,378 | $28,162 |
| Psychology, General. | $42,743 | $50,706 | $33,746 |
| Business/Commerce, General. | $42,392 | $68,407 | $30,750 |
| Journalism. | $42,363 | $56,278 | Not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $34,522 | $51,389 | $26,436 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Not reported | $74,607 | Not reported |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Environmental/Natural Resources Management and Policy. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management. | Not reported | $63,052 | Not reported |
| Journalism. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Not reported | $92,374 | Not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Not reported | $124,201 | Not reported |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Not reported | $64,397 | Not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Not reported | $47,382 | Not reported |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Not reported | $48,568 | Not reported |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Not reported | $48,590 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10