Kentucky State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

92%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
1%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Kentucky State University has a diverse student body with 92% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
6.9%(110)
Hispanic
1.8%(28)
African American
68.2%(1,090)
Asian
0.4%(7)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(6)
Two or More Races
3.6%(58)
Unknown
18.8%(300)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color92%
Total Enrollment1,726
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Kentucky State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Kentucky State University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.1%(661)
Women
58.9%(949)

Gender Statistics

Men661

38% of total enrollment

Women949

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Kentucky State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 64% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
14.2%(229)
18-19
33.8%(544)
20-21
29.9%(481)
22-24
15.0%(242)
25+
7.1%(114)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
21.6%(25)
25+
78.4%(91)

Age Diversity Insights

64%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

7%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Kentucky State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 27% in-state residents, 73% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
26.5%(86)
Out-of-State
72.5%(235)
International
0.9%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State86

27% of student body

Out-of-State235

73% of student body

International3

1% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

92%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age