Kentucky State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

88%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
0%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Kentucky State University has a diverse student body with 88% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
11.0%(223)
Hispanic
2.0%(40)
African American
59.7%(1,213)
Asian
0.4%(9)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(6)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
3.4%(69)
Unknown
23.2%(472)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color88%
Total Enrollment2,203
International Students0%

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
41.2%(843)
Women
58.8%(1,205)

Gender Statistics

Men843

38% of total enrollment

Women1,205

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Kentucky State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 46% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
12.3%(189)
18-19
32.0%(494)
20-21
29.0%(447)
22-24
19.3%(297)
25+
7.5%(115)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.4%(2)
22-24
23.2%(33)
25+
75.4%(107)

Age Diversity Insights

46%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

7%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Kentucky State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 39% in-state residents, 61% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
38.9%(122)
Out-of-State
60.8%(191)
International
0.3%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State122

39% of student body

Out-of-State191

61% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

88%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age