SACSCOC Profile

Kentucky State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Reaffirmation of accreditation occurs every ten years, with an interim report due every five years. As part of this process, Institutional Profiles are submitted annually to the Commission to provide updates of general institutional information, financial information, and enrollment data. This information is maintained by the Commission and is made available to the Off-Site Reaffirmation Committee to use in identifying financial and enrollment trends and other indicators of institutional stability.


Kentucky State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate of nursing practice level degrees. Kentucky State University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Kentucky State University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).