Kentucky State University is a public, historically black, 1890 land-grant institution located in Frankfort, Kentucky. Founded in 1886, it offers 61 degree programs spanning certificates, associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.
The university operates within the education and agricultural research sectors. Its mission is centered on providing transformative educational experiences, fostering innovation, and serving communities throughout Kentucky and beyond.
As a land-grant institution, Kentucky State University has a historical mandate tied to agriculture and mechanical arts, which informs its research and outreach activities alongside its academic offerings.
