Division II · Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
Kentucky State University · Rankings
Frankfort, KY · Town · Public · Baccalaureate college · the Thorobreds · Website ↗
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Top-ten finishes
among Division II schools
10
Top 10% finishes
of 61 lists
#12
Best standing
Architecture · Division II
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Lists ranked on
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Standouts
Lists where Kentucky State University sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division II schools.
#12Best for architectureof 294 in Division II · #170 nationally0.0%#15Longest-standing NCAA membersof 300 in Division II · #260 nationally1951#17Cheapest room and boardof 293 in Division II · #32 nationally$8,186#20Best for agricultureof 294 in Division II · #64 nationally4.8%#21Lowest sticker priceof 293 in Division II · #27 nationally$25,773#22Lowest net priceof 299 in Division II · #47 nationally$9,672#22Lowest net price for families under $30kof 298 in Division II · #109 nationally$6,809#24Best for psychologyof 294 in Division II · #55 nationally13.7%#26Best for public administration & social workof 294 in Division II · #60 nationally5.8%
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $43,642 | #92 of 297 | #479 of 1,058 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $43,468 | #135 of 295 | #586 of 1,052 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $53,500 | #222 of 297 | #828 of 1,060 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $54,396 | #253 of 295 | #908 of 1,054 | |
| Spending per athlete | $13,599 | #266 of 297 | #676 of 1,060 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $4,079,832 | #271 of 297 | #822 of 1,060 | |
| Athletics revenue | $4,079,832 | #274 of 297 | #831 of 1,060 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $2,574 | #274 of 295 | #632 of 1,054 | |
| Most athletic scholarship money | $727,046 | #285 of 295 | #646 of 1,054 | |
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $0 | #288 of 295 | #1,039 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $1,347 | #294 of 297 | #657 of 1,060 | |
| Women's share of athletic aid descriptive | 15% | #294 of 294 | #659 of 662 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where the most students are athletes | 19.4% | #102 of 297 | #360 of 1,060 | |
| Most teams | 12 | #174 of 297 | #821 of 1,063 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 300 | #208 of 297 | #834 of 1,063 | |
| Women coaching women's teams | 17% | #261 of 294 | #985 of 1,055 | |
| Most coaches per athlete | 13.6 | #264 of 297 | #1,023 of 1,060 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 14:1 | #124 of 299 | #563 of 1,085 | |
| Highest test scores | 915 | #169 of 173 | #764 of 774 | |
| Most selective | 93% | #206 of 273 | #883 of 1,049 | |
| Most applications | 2,001 | #218 of 273 | #903 of 1,049 | |
| Best first-year retention | 61% | #263 of 299 | #1,020 of 1,085 | |
| Best graduation rates | 28% | #279 of 299 | #1,050 of 1,085 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #12 of 294 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 4.8% | #20 of 294 | #64 of 1,068 | |
| Best for psychology | 13.7% | #24 of 294 | #55 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 5.8% | #26 of 294 | #60 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 5.5% | #47 of 294 | #239 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 6.9% | #56 of 294 | #141 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 5.5% | #66 of 294 | #287 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 7.6% | #69 of 294 | #178 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 2.1% | #81 of 294 | #357 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 3.8% | #121 of 294 | #605 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 0.7% | #126 of 294 | #548 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 0.0% | #127 of 294 | #576 of 1,068 | |
| Best for biological sciences | 4.5% | #174 of 294 | #749 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 16.5% | #178 of 294 | #581 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 6.9% | #200 of 294 | #603 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 1.7% | #213 of 294 | #818 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 3.1% | #217 of 294 | #663 of 1,068 | |
| Best for physical sciences | 0.0% | #231 of 294 | #905 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 0.0% | #258 of 294 | #956 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest room and board | $8,186 | #17 of 293 | #32 of 1,063 | |
| Lowest sticker price | $25,773 | #21 of 293 | #27 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price | $9,672 | #22 of 299 | #47 of 1,081 | |
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $6,809 | #22 of 298 | #109 of 1,072 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 62% | #77 of 293 | #320 of 1,064 | |
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $25,773 | #273 of 293 | #1,038 of 1,064 | |
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $8,186 | #277 of 293 | #1,032 of 1,063 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 76% | #10 of 299 | #52 of 1,085 | |
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 1,546 | #70 of 299 | #242 of 1,085 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 9 | #76 of 299 | #413 of 1,086 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 42% | #100 of 299 | #514 of 1,086 | |
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 22 mi | #111 of 299 | #260 of 1,086 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 1% | #151 of 299 | #581 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 58% | #187 of 299 | #513 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 1,546 | #230 of 299 | #844 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 4.7% | #235 of 299 | #647 of 1,079 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 29 | #252 of 292 | #970 of 1,073 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 23% | #287 of 299 | #976 of 1,085 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division II rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 1951 | #15 of 300 | #260 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division II programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Basketball · 293 peers | #259 of 293 | #205 of 293 | #208 of 293 | — | Men's Basketball lists |
| Women's Basketball · 294 peers | #223 of 294 | #227 of 294 | #58 of 294 | — | Women's Basketball lists |
| Men's Cross Country · 97 peers | #87 of 97 | #93 of 97 | #29 of 97 | — | Men's Cross Country lists |
| Women's Cross Country · 101 peers | #96 of 101 | #96 of 101 | #72 of 101 | — | Women's Cross Country lists |
| Football · 158 peers | #139 of 158 | #140 of 158 | #67 of 158 | — | Football lists |
| Men's Golf · 195 peers | #143 of 195 | #95 of 195 | #162 of 195 | — | Men's Golf lists |
| Softball · 269 peers | #256 of 269 | #214 of 269 | #264 of 269 | — | Softball lists |
| Men's Track & Field · 229 peers | #205 of 229 | #185 of 229 | #178 of 229 | — | Men's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Track & Field · 255 peers | #250 of 255 | #249 of 255 | #216 of 255 | — | Women's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Volleyball · 283 peers | #282 of 283 | #282 of 283 | #81 of 283 | — | Women's Volleyball lists |
Ranks come from the site's public rankings, computed at the last import; ties share a rank. "Descriptive" lists (size, setting, who comes from where) are facts, not achievements. All rankings.
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