Kentucky State University is a public, comprehensive, historically Black land-grant university 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.
Kentucky State University (KSU) was chartered in May 1886. Located in Frankfort, Kentucky – the state capital – Kentucky State University offers associate (two-year) degrees in three disciplines, baccalaureate (four-year) degrees in 24 disciplines, and master's degrees in five disciplines.
The University's 882-acre campus includes a 204-acre agricultural research farm and a 306-acre environmental education center. Kentucky State has more than 135 full-time instructional faculty members and about 2,200 students. The University's student-faculty ratio is the lowest among public institutions of higher learning in Kentucky. During a typical academic year, the University's student and faculty composition reflects one of the most diverse populations in the Commonwealth.
Kentucky State University prepares today's students as global citizens, lifelong learners and problem solvers. To accomplish this, Kentucky State University must challenge itself and its students to be the best. It must recognize its strengths, expand and excel. Notwithstanding, it must also welcome change and quality improvement. By doing so, Kentucky State will gain widespread recognition as one of the region's strongest universities.