Students who are twenty-one years of age or older or non-degree seeking may receive conditional admission to the University (if they do not qualify for unconditional admission). Such students are exempted from the PCC requirements and not required to do remedial course work. In addition, such students may obtain University credit hours through Academic Unit Challenge Examinations or by satisfactory performance on the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) tests. Students admitted without an ACT or SAT-I score should refer to Academic Policies, section XXIII-B.
The University welcomes admission inquiries from international students. International students should have complete admission applications on file three months before the beginning of the term in which they intend to enroll.
The international student must submit the following:
An application for admission with a $100.00 (nonrefundable) payment
. Official transcripts in English with certified translation
Official ACT or SAT scores sent to school code for Kentucky State University
NOTE: Nigerian students must submit the WASC (West African School Certificate) or the GCE (General Certificate of Education) Ordinary Level and Advance Level Certificates.
Applicants whose first language is not English are required to demonstrate proficiency in English. The University English language proficiency requirement will be met when the applicant has submitted proof of one of the following tests or courses taken with the last two (2) years:
a score of 500 or better on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) paper-based exam or 173 or better on the TOEFL computer-based exam;
completion of Level 109 at an ELS Language Center
satisfactory completion of Freshman Composition I at a U.S. college or university;
a score of 18 or better on the verbal portion of the ACT;
- a score of 480 or better on the verbal portion of the SAT-I;
a score of 480 or better on the verbal portion of the SAT-I;
a score with a minimum Band of 5.0 from the International English Language Testing Service (IELTS).
Upon receipt of the official letter of acceptance, the international student must prove his/her ability to meet college expenses by one of the following means:
an award of a full scholarship or similar financial aid covering tuition, room, and board
a confirmation deposit of $3,500 (US) sent to the Office of Admissions. A student may use a maximum of 65% of the $3,500 deposit to pay the first semester’s tuition and fees. The balance will remain on account until the student graduates or withdraws from Kentucky State University.
In addition to meeting one of the above requirements, the international student must complete a Declaration and Certification of Finances form to qualify for an Immigration Form (I-20) to be sent by KSU.
Non-English transcripts and certificates must be accompanied by an accredited evaluation and translation. This evaluation does not guarantee admission to Kentucky State University or acceptance of credits. For information about scholarships and financial aid, contact the Financial Aid Office.
Students who wish to enroll in KSU’s English as a Second Language (ESL) Program do not have to meet the English proficiency criteria. Students who complete the ESL program and wish to apply for regular admission to Kentucky State University will have to complete the regular application procedures, including demonstrating proficiency in English.
In addition to requirements for international student admission to KSU, an International Student Transfer Form must be completed by the non-immigrant student who now resides in the United States. The form (available online) must be submitted directly to the Office of Global Education and Programs. The applicant will not be issued an I-20 form from KSU until this form is completed and returned with the documents requested.
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