Applying to KY State

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
92.55%	910

Kentucky State University's acceptance rate is 92.55% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 2,001 students applied and 1,852 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into KY State.

The median SAT score is 910 and the ACT score is 16 at KY State.

To apply to KY State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Kentucky State University is 92.55% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.63%. 718 men and 1,283 women applied to KY State and 652 men and 1,200 women students were accepted.

Among them, 143 men and 202 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at KY State.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at KY State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	2,001	718	1,283	0	0
Admitted	1,852	652	1,200	0	0
Enrolled	345	143	202	0	0
Acceptance Rate	92.55%	90.81%	93.53%	-	-
Yield	18.63%	21.93%	16.83%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Kentucky State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 36 students (10% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 145 students (42%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at KY State.

The median SAT score is 910 with 460 SAT EBRW and 450 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 500 and the 25^th percentile is 420. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 510 and 25^th percentile is 400 .

The median ACT composite score is 16 with 75^th percentile score of 20 and 25^th percentile score of 14 at KY State. The median ACT math score is 16 and the ACT English score is 15.

The SAT and ACT scores at Kentucky State University are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 23 - public baccalaureate college - diverse fields).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at KY State
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	820	910	1010
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	420	460	500
SAT Math	400	450	510
ACT Composite	14	16	20
ACT Math	15	16	18
ACT English	12	15	20

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Kentucky State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 345 first-year students enrolled in KY State. The proportion of full-time students is 91.88% and part-time students is 8.12%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 41.45% and women students is 58.55%.

The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at KY State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at KY State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	345	143	202
Full-time	317	129	188
Part-time	28	14	14

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at KY State. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Kentucky State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

KY State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
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

General Admissions Information

Application fee is $30 for applying graduate schools. The next table provides general admission information for applying to KY State.

Admission Information for Applying to KY State
Open Admission Policy	No
Graduate Application Fees	$30
Admission Information	https://www.kysu.edu/student-success-and-retention/breds-office/index.php
Online Application	https://ssb-prod.ec.kysu.edu/PROD/bwskalog.P_DispLoginNon
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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