Kentucky State University

Kentucky State University is on a 916-acre campus in the small town setting of Frankfort, KY, not far from Louisville.

Kentucky State University Student Activities

Kentucky State University has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? Kentucky State University has fraternities and sororities.

Kentucky State University has the Collegiate100. In fact, more students participate in the Collegiate100 than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Kentucky State University include Alpha Phi Omega, Drive Our Peer Education (DOPE), Student Ambassadors and Alpha Phi Alpha.

The Kentucky State University community comes together each year for Homecoming Step Show, Homecoming Fashion Shows and Central State Basketball Games.

Kentucky State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Kentucky State University.

Kentucky State University offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Kentucky State University students live off campus. In 2022, 46.74% of undergrads at Kentucky State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 53.26% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Kentucky State University. There are 1,166 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,135 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 47 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Kentucky State University offers coed housing.

Kentucky State University Athletics

At Kentucky State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Kentucky State University:

Is Kentucky State University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Kentucky State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Kentucky State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Kentucky State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Kentucky State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Kentucky State University, take Interstate 64 to Frankfort, KY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Blue Grass airport.

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