Kentucky State University (KSU) is a public, comprehensive, historically Black land-grant university located in Frankfort. The University is committed to advancing the Commonwealth of Kentucky, enhancing society, and impacting individuals by providing quality teaching with a foundation in liberal studies, scholarly research, and public service to enable productive lives within the diverse global economy.
Founded in 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons and named a land-grant college under the Second Morrill Act of 1890, Kentucky State University became Kentucky's second state-supported institution of higher learning.
Today, the University is one of the most diverse institutions among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the nation and the most diverse among the state's public universities. KSU is split nearly 50/50 between African American students and non-Black students. Additionally, this same ratio applies to the employees of the University.
Universities (HBCUs) in the nation and the most diverse among the state's public universities. KSU is split nearly 50/50 between African American students and non-Black students. Additionally, this same ratio applies to the employees of the University.
Kentucky State has an enrollment of approximately 2,200 students and 135 full-time faculty members. The University’s student-faculty ratio is the lowest among public institutions of higher learning in Kentucky.
Students have the opportunity to receive an associate degree in two disciplines; a baccalaureate degree in 22 majors, several of which have optional specializations; a master's degree in eight disciplines; and a doctoral degree in nursing practice. KSU's location in the capital city of Frankfort affords the University the opportunity to offer unique and outstanding state government student internships.
KSU IS ORGANIZED INTO THREE ACADEMIC COLLEGES
The College of Agriculture, Community, and the Environment
School of Agriculture, Communities, and the Environment
School of Aquaculture and Aquatic Sciences
School of Education, Human Development, and Consumer Sciences
School of Nursing
School of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
The College of Humanities, Business, and Society
The College of Humanities, Business, and Society
School of Behavioral and Social Sciences
School of Business
School of Criminal Justice and Political Science
School of the Humanities and Performing Arts
School of Public Administration
School of Social Work
The Whitney Young Honors Collegium is an integrated liberal studies academic program that emphasizes the development of global student leaders who are innovative and committed to the learning process, experimentation, and community service learning.
Five distinct Liberal Studies degrees are available through the Whitney Young Honors Collegium. The Bachelor's Degree options include the Honors Program degree in Liberal Studies, a general studies "completion degree," and a student-designed major in liberal studies.