Increased participation in college fairs, high school visits, and community events within Kentucky and in key out-of-state markets.
A recent Detroit initiative during the Classic, where staff conducted on-the-spot admissions at area high schools, resulting in 148 students being admitted immediately.
Use of iPads and QR codes at recruitment events, enabling students to complete the application in about five minutes and receive rapid admissions when credentials are available.
Implementation of direct admission criteria, allowing staff to admit qualified students immediately upon reviewing transcripts and test scores.
As of the fall census, Kentucky State's total enrollment is just under 2,900 students, with continued growth expected through the late-start online "C term."
The university’s online programs operate in three terms (A, B, and C) each semester, with C-term students scheduled to begin October 20. Enrollment additions from the C term are expected to help the university cross the 3,000-student threshold later in the fall.
Total headcount has fluctuated historically, with periods of growth followed by decline.
Over the past three years, under President Akakpo's intentional enrollment strategy, the university has experienced steady year-over-year growth instead of the previous “roller coaster” pattern.
She identified Kentucky State's top undergraduate programs by enrollment:
Nursing
Business Administration
Agriculture, Food, and Environment
Psychology
Computer Science
She also highlighted strong graduate programs, including:
Environmental Studies
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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