For admission to KSU's graduate programs, please see the Graduate Catalogue.

To be admitted to Kentucky State University you must submit the following:

  • Official High School Transcript with Cumulative GPA and courses listed
  • Official ACT/SAT test scores
  • $30 Application Fee
  • Application to be submitted either online or in paper to the University

Regular Admission Requirements:

  • 2.5 Weighted Cumulative GPA or higher and
  • 18 Composite on the ACT or 860 (Math and Reading sections only) on the SAT

All applicants who have completed less than 24 semester hours of college work must meet the following requirements based on a Pre-College Curriculum (PCC):

  • English (4 units): English I, II, III, and IV or AP English
  • Mathematics (3 units): algebra I, algebra II, and geometry
  • Science (3 units): at least laboratory course, physical science, life science, or earth and space science
  • Social Studies (3 units): United States history, economics, government, world geography, world civilization
  • Health Education (½ unit)
  • Physical Education (1/2 unit)
  • History and Appreciation of Visual and Performing Arts (1 unit)
  • Foreign Language (2 units of the same foreign language)

The following students are not required to meet the PCC requirements:

  • Associate degree-seeking students
  • International students
  • Non-resident students
  • Transfer students entering baccalaureate-degree status with twenty-four (24) or more semester credit hours applicable to a baccalaureate degree with a GPA of at least 2.00 on a 4.00 scale
  • Students enrolled in a community or technical college or a community college type program
  • Active duty military personnel, their spouses and dependents
  • Students who have reached their 21st birthday before the beginning of the semester or term

Responses on the applications and on related materials must be complete and accurate; entrance may be denied or registration cancelled as a result of false or misleading statements.

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.

Transfer Students

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