Kentucky State University Acceptance Rate
Frankfort, Kentucky · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,001
- Admitted
- 1,852
- Yield
- 18.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Kentucky State University's acceptance rate has risen from 47.7% in 2014–15 to 92.6% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 6,540 to 2,001 (-69%) over that period.
Its 92.6% rate makes Kentucky State University more selective than about 15% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 24 tracked Kentucky schools, it is more selective than about 29%.
Kentucky State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 18.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 6,540 | 3,119 | 47.7% | 286 |
| 2015–16 | 4,768 | 1,808 | 37.9% | 210 |
| 2016–17 | 3,384 | 1,658 | 49% | 202 |
| 2017–18 | 2,078 | 941 | 45.3% | 317 |
| 2018–19 | 1,660 | 1,198 | 72.2% | 274 |
| 2019–20 | 2,186 | 1,763 | 80.6% | 525 |
| 2020–21 | 3,377 | 2,836 | 84% | 568 |
| 2021–22 | 3,974 | 2,591 | 65.2% | 484 |
| 2022–23 | 2,870 | 2,626 | 91.5% | 369 |
| 2023–24 | 2,001 | 1,852 | 92.6% | 345 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,283 | 1,200 | 93.5% |
| Men | 718 | 652 | 90.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 420–500 | 10% |
| SAT Math | 400–510 | |
| ACT Composite | 14–20 | 42% |
How Kentucky State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Kentucky State University's acceptance rate?
Kentucky State University's acceptance rate is 92.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,852 admitted of 2,001 applicants).
Is Kentucky State University test optional?
Kentucky State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Kentucky State University?
Kentucky State University received 2,001 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,852.
What SAT score do you need for Kentucky State University?
Admitted students at Kentucky State University typically scored 420–500 on SAT Reading/Writing and 400–510 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Kentucky State University getting harder to get into?
Kentucky State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 47.7% in 2014–15 to 92.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.kysu.edu/.