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Kentucky State University · Cost & aid

Frankfort, KY · Town · Public · Baccalaureate college · the Thorobreds · Website ↗

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$25,773
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$21,727
In-state
on campus
$9,672
Average net price
top 10% for affordability in Division II
$112k
Athletic aid, women's
$1,347 per roster spot
$615k
Athletic aid, men's
$2,574 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $25,773 sticker.

Family income under $30k$6,809
$30k – $48k$5,703
$48k – $75k$9,471
$75k – $110k$15,362
Over $110k$17,285

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

  • Athletic aid to women's teams$111,818
  • Per roster spot$1,347 across 83 women's roster spots
  • Athletic aid to men's teams$615,228
  • Per roster spot$2,574 across 239 men's roster spots
  • Recruiting spend, women's / men's$0 / $0
  • Tuition & fees$9,214 in-state · $13,260 out
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

Where it ranks

Among Division II schools; every list Kentucky State University is on.

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