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Kentucky State University Frankfort, Kentucky
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Kentucky State University Frankfort, Kentucky

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Kentucky State University Frankfort, Kentucky

Kentucky State University is a public, historically Black land-grant university in Frankfort, Kentucky, the state capital. It was founded in 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons and has since become a comprehensive university offering associate, bachelor's and master's degrees. As a land-grant institution it runs agricultural and aquaculture research and extension programs alongside academic departments in areas such as education, business, criminal justice, nursing-related studies, and the sciences. The campus sits at 400 East Main Street in Frankfort. Athletics teams compete as the Thorobreds and Thorobrettes. First-year admission uses the Common Application and an unweighted high school GPA of 2.5 or higher, with ACT/SAT scores not required for admission but reviewed for placement and scholarships.

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  • Founded: 1886 (as State Normal School for Colored Persons)
  • Location: Frankfort, Kentucky
  • Type: Public historically Black land-grant university
  • Known for: HBCU heritage; land-grant research and aquaculture; Thorobreds athletics

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Kentucky State University admits first-year students mainly on the basis of an unweighted high school GPA and a transcript. Test scores are optional for admission.

LevelsAssociate, bachelor's and master's
Application routeCommon Application (or university application) with official transcript
Admission criteriaCumulative unweighted high school GPA of 2.5 or higher (university FAQ cites 2.0 minimum for some freshmen); ACT/SAT optional, used for placement and scholarships (18 ACT / 960 SAT)

Documents required

  • Common Application
  • Official high school transcript with courses listed
  • ACT or SAT scores (optional)
  • Official transcripts from prior colleges (transfers)

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