$9,397/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Kentucky State University
Frankfort, KY·Public · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
Admission is open here, so getting in is not the hard part. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $9,397 a year against a $24,233 list price, a 61% gap.
Kentucky State University is a small-town public four-year institution located in Frankfort, KY. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 2,020 undergraduate students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
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Essay prompts
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Academics
Student:faculty
10:1
Avg class size (est.)
~25 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$24,233
Avg net price after aid
$9,397
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
89%
Avg grant aid
$9,825
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Student body
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Campus life
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Housing & living costs
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Location
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