Kentucky State University

Financial Information

 
Kentucky Residency Information
Some nonresident aliens may qualify for in-state tuition. See the Kentucky Legislature's Administration Regulations web page for details (refer to Section 8. Status of Nonresident Aliens; Visas and Immigration).
 
Federal Residency Information for Financial Aid
Some noncitizens may be eligible for U.S. Federal Financial Aid.  Visit this link to see if you qualify.
 
Cost of Studying at KSU for F-1 Visa Applicants
In compliance with United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requirements, ALL international students MUST provide evidence of enough funds/money available for their studies in the U.S.  Corresponding forms must be completed.  These forms can be found on the international student admissions web page.
 
The estimated cost of studying for a year at KSU can be found in the tables below:
 

ESTIMATED INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ COST

TO STUDY AT KSU FOR THE 2012-2013 ACADEMIC YEAR

(cost includes both fall and spring semesters)

UNDERGRADUATE - On-Campus

Full Time Tuition*

$14,640

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Dorm Housing (double room rate - $1670/sem. X 2)

$3,340

Meals (10 meal plan w/$350 flex dollars - $1620/sem. x 2 sem.)

$3,240

Housing Reservation Fee

$250

Housing Insurance ($60 annually)

$60

Housing Access Control Fee

$50

Damage/Maintenance Fee

$125

Activity Fee ($170 /sem. x 2)

$340

Health Insurance ($365/sem. x 2)

$730

Personal Expenses

$2,000

Total

$25,975

UNDERGRADUATE - Off-Campus

Full Time Tuition*

$14,640

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Room & Board (estimated)

$6,000

Personal Expenses

$2,000

Activity Fee ($170 /sem. x 2)

$340

Health Insurance ($365/sem. x 2)

$730

Total

$24,910

GRADUATE - Off-Campus

Full Time Tuition **

$10,476

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Room & Board (estimated)

$6,000

Personal Expenses

$2,000

Activity Fee ($170 /sem. x 2)

$340

Health Insurance ($365/sem. x 2)

$730

Total

$20,746

* Full time Undergraduate enrollment is at least 12 credits. Tuition cost is $581 per credit hour. Therefore, full time enrollment for one semester is $610 x 12 = $7,320 x 2 = $14,640.

** Full time Graduate enrollment is at least 9 credits. Tuition cost is $582.00 per credit hour. Therefore, full time enrollment for one semester is $582 x 9 = $5,238 x 2 semesters = $10,476.

EXCHANGE STUDENTS (one semester only)

UNDERGRADUATE - On-Campus

Full Time Tuition*

$0

Books & Supplies

$600

Dorm Housing (double room rate - $1670/semester.)

$1670

Housing Insurance ($60/sem.)

$60

Meals (10 meal plan w/$350 flex dollars - $1620/sem.)

$1620

Personal Expenses

$1,000

Health Insurance ($365/sem.)

$365

Activity Fee ($170 /sem.)

$170

Total

$5,485

* Letter from exchange agreement’s managing office, explaining that tuition is being waved, must be provided to OGEP before I-20 will be issued. See “Financial Certification for Exchange Students” document for full instructions.

 
For More Information

We appreciate your interest in KSU and invite you to contact us if we may assist you. For more information about KSU, please call us at 502-597-6361(or 597-5084), or e-mail us at global.education@kysu.edu. This is our postal mailing address:

Office of Global Education & Programs
Kentucky State University
400 East Main Street
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601

Contact information for the Office of Admissions:

Toll free 1-800-633-9415 (within Kentucky)
Toll free 1-800-325-1716 (outside of Kentucky)
1-502-597-6813 (from anywhere)
1-502-597-6000 (directory assistance)