STUDENT SUCCESS ADMISSIONS & FINANCIAL AID

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

For first-time freshmen seeking admission, you must submit an application online or in paper along with:

  • Official high school transcript with cumulative GPA and courses
  • Official ACT/SAT test scores
  • $30 application fee

Admissions requirements include a cumulative/unweighted 2.5 GPA and an 18 composite on the ACT or 940 on the SAT.

For requirements for home school students, transfer students, and/or international students, visit kysu.edu/admissions.

GRADUATE ADMISSIONS

To enroll in the Masters of Environmental Studies or Masters of Aquaculture/Aquatic Studies, students must be accepted by the Kentucky State University Office of Graduate Studies and meet the following requirements:

  • Completion of baccalaureate degree with an undergraduate GPA of > 3.0
  • A GRE score of > 284 (verbal + quantitative)

Applicants with lower GPA or GRE scores may be given consideration if they have significant work experience in the field or have successfully completed certain graduate-level courses.

SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID

Kentucky State University has designed a scholarship program to recognize and reward students who have exemplified academic excellence. The scholarship program is designed to attract a more diverse student population both in and out of state. Financial assistance is provided to students who have excelled academically throughout their educational experience. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis and many are renewable for subsequent semesters. In order to be considered for a scholarship award, students must meet certain criteria. Students must:

  • Be a United States citizen
  • Be admitted to KYSU
  • Have enrolled as a full-time student at KYSU
  • Have completed a Free Federal Student Aid Form (FAFSA)

The amount of funds awarded is based on availability of funding. Early submission of scholarship applications is encouraged. Scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, and many are renewable for subsequent semesters. For more information on academic scholarships offered to incoming KYSU students, contact our Office of Admissions.