Admission Frequently Asked Questions

Listed below are some of the frequently asked questions about Admissions at Kentucky State University.

What are the admissions requirements?

First-Time Freshman

  •  2.0 unweighted GPA

Transfer Students 

  • Transfer students who have earned 24 or more college-level transferable credit hours must:

    • Have a minimum cumulative college level GPA of 2.0 from a regionally accredited institution.
    • Submit official transcript(s) from each college or universities that have been attended.

    Transfer students who have earned less than 24 college-level transferable credit hours must:

    • Meet the same requirements as the first time freshman and have a cumulative 2.0 GPA on college level transferable coursework completed from a regionally accredited institution.

Do you  accept AP and CLEP scores?

Yes, test scores must be sent directly from College Board

Do you accept Dual Enrollment Credit?

Yes, the official transcript from the college awarding the credit must be sent to the B.R.E.D.S. Office for processing.

Do you have fraternities and sororities?

Eight nationally-recognized Greek organizations are represented here on the campus of KSU. They are as follows, there are four fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha Inc, Kappa Alpha Psi Inc, Phi Beta Sigma Inc, Iota Phi Theta Inc and Omega Psi Phi Inc. and four sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Inc, Sigma Gamma Rho Inc, Zeta Phi Beta Inc, and Delta Sigma Theta Inc. KSU also has about 30 academic and social organizations.

How large is KSU’s campus?

The campus has a 308-acre main campus; 38 buildings, including seven residence halls and a 204-acre Research Farm.

What type of sports do you have?

KSU is a Division II school. We participate in the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. We have football, baseball, softball, volleyball, golf, men’s and women’s basketball, track and cross country.

How do I apply for Financial Aid?
Are first time freshman allowed to bring a car?

Yes

Local directions and lodging for Kentucky State University

From the West

  • I-64 East towards Frankfort
  • Take exit 58 onto Highway 127 to Frankfort
  • Turn right onto Highway 676 East West Connector (at the third traffic light)
  • Turn left onto Martin Luther King Drive (at the second traffic light)
  • Continue straight onto campus via the west entrance

From the East

  • I-64 West towards Frankfort
  • Take Exit 58 and continue right onto Versailles Road
  • Turn left onto Highway 676 East West Connection (at the third traffic light)
  • Turn right onto Martin Luther King Drive (at the second traffic light)
  • Continue straight onto campus via the west entrance
  • For hotels in the area, click here.
  • For dining, entertainment, and other attractions, go to: visitfrankfort.com
Is the New Student Orientation mandatory?

Yes, students must complete 1 New Student Orientation prior to registering for your courses. New Student Orientation provides an overview of important policies, procedures, and resources.