Kentucky State University

(502) 597-6000

www.kysu.edu

Additional information about Kentucky State University:

Location:

400 East Main Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601-2355

FICE Code:

001968

Carnegie Class:

Masters Colleges and Universities II

Highest Offering:

Masters

Affiliation/Control:

Public

Established:

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), Commission on Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

Total Enrollment:

2524

Total Number of Faculty:

132

Total Number of Tenured Faculty:

69

Total Number of Faculty on Tenure Track:

38

Mission Statement:

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.