ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY
Kentucky State University, an equal-opportunity educational institution, does not discriminate in its admission policies on the basis of race, color, sex, creed, disability, age, or national origin. Preference is given to the admission of Kentucky residents at the undergraduate level. However, applications from out-of-state residents are accepted for all curricula.
Kentucky State University requires that all incoming freshmen provide scores from either the ACT or the SAT-I. The ACT is preferable; however, either test will be accepted and the higher score will be used for admission. Scores on these tests are used for admission, and for placement in English, mathematics, and reading.
Admission standards are based on the quality of the high school grades as well as scores on either the American College Test (ACT) or the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT-I). Students must also have completed specific Kentucky resident's courses in their high school curriculum. See Pre-College Curriculum later in this section.
All questions about requirements should be referred to the Office of Admissions at (502) 597-6813 or 1-877-367-5978 or by faxing information to (502) 597-5814.
Studies Section of this Catalogue.
Application forms for admission to any undergraduate program are available at the Office of Admissions, Kentucky State University, 400 East Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Application forms are also available on the KSU Web site (www.kysu.edu). Applications for graduate school must be made directly to the Office of Graduate Studies.
Responses on the application forms and on related materials must be complete and accurate. Entrance may be denied or registration canceled as a result of false or misleading statements.
All freshmen applicants and freshman transfers must submit the following:
A completed application with a $30.00 fee ($100.00 for international students),
ACT or SAT-I scores.
Official copy of the high school transcript. Applicants who are not high school graduates must supply a copy of the General Education Development Test (GED) scores in lieu of a high school transcript.
For freshman transfers, an official copy of transcript(s) of all college work completed.
High school students who wish to be considered for University Academic Scholarships must:
apply for admission by February 15 of their senior year (and have all required application documents), and
have a score of 21 or higher on the ACT, or 970 or higher on the SAT-I, and a high school grade point average of 3.00 or higher, calculated on a 4.00 scale.
Send all documents and applications for undergraduate admission to:
Office of Admissions
Kentucky State University
400 East Main Street
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
The required application fee is neither refundable nor applicable to other fees.
Official transcripts should be sent directly to the Office of Admissions by the school/college via the U.S. Postal Service, Federal Express, United Parcel Service, or electronically transmitted directly from the institution. No hand-delivered copies, unless in a sealed envelope by the sending institution, will be accepted as official.
To apply for financial aid or scholarships, complete the current year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA.gov). The application is available free through your high school guidance counselor’s office or KSU’s Student Financial Aid Office, (502) 597-5960 (toll free number 1-866-KSU-4AID).
For graduate admissions, please consult the Graduate Studies Section of this Catalogue.
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