Kentucky State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
2,296

Full + Part time Students
1:14

Faculty to Student Ratio
8%

Transfer Student Ratio
$15K

Avg. Financial Aid

Kentucky State University, building on its legacy of achievement as a historically black, liberal arts and 1890 Land Grant University, affords access to and prepares a diverse student population of traditional and non-traditional students to compete in a multifaceted, ever changing global society by providing student-centered learning while integrating teaching, research and service through high-quality undergraduate and select graduate programs. Kentucky State University is committed to keeping relevant its legacy of service by proactively engaging the community in partnerships on civic projects driven by the objective of positively impacting the quality of life of the citizens of the commonwealth.

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Overview

Total Faculty	132
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,782
Part-Time Undergraduate	514
Transfer Students	179
Programs	30 Programs
Courses	1,137 Courses
Transfer Agreements	85 incoming Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	1,071 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$6,096
Out-of-State Tuition	$13,416
Books and Supplies	$1,300
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	71%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$8,270
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	75%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$6,730

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Financial aid programs were developed by federal and state governments, as well as by institutions of postsecondary learning to assist students from families with limited resources in meeting their educational expenses. The primary purpose of financial aid is to ensure that no person is denied the opportunity of attending college because of financial need.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Early Action	November 15
Traditional Fall	April 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

All transfer students who have completed 24 or more semester hours of college work must have earned a cumulative GPA of 2.00.
Official Transcripts:

Transcripts of all college work attempted are required. All transfer students who have completed less than 24 semester hours of college work must also submit High School Transcripts.
SAT Scores:

All transfer students who have completed less than 24 semester hours of college work must also submit ACT or SAT Test Scores
Letters of Recommendation:

A letter of recommendation from the Dean of Students or the Vice President of Student Affairs verifying a satisfactory citizenship record is required.
Application Fee:

There is a $30 application fee.
Other Requirements:

A letter of good standing from the registrar of the institution last attended is required.
Apply Here:

http://www.kysu.edu/admissions/admissionReqs/Transfer_Students.htm

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

All credits earned with a grade of "C" or better from a regionally accredited institution of higher education will be accepted for transfer.
Credits (Min/Max):

You must earn 16 credits at KSU to earn an associate degree, and a minimum of 32 in residence to earn a bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

Kentucky State University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf