Kentucky State University
Academics
- Graduation Rate33%
- Majors Available35
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio13:1
- Retention Rate61%
AP Credit Policy
Kentucky State awards 3 hours course credit for grades of 3 and above. Code 1368 to designate for this university to receive scores. Credit can be awarded for 15 of the AP examinations.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
Yes
| AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 112 |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 | ART 113 |
| Art History | 3 | 6 | ART 201 & 202 |
| Biology | 3 | 3 | BIO 101 |
| 4 | 4 | BIO 111 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 | MAT 131 |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 10 | MAT 131 & 132 |
| Chemistry | 4 | 8 | CHE 101, 110, 102 & 120 |
| 3 | 4 | CHE 101 & 110 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 | COS 108 |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 | ART 110 |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENGL 101 |
| 4 | 6 | ENG 101 & 102 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 |
| 4 | 6 | ENG 101 & 211 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | BIO 103 |
| European History | 3 | 3 | HIS 103 |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | FRE 101 |
| 4 | 6 | FRE 101 &102 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| 4 | 6 | Elective | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 102 |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 3 | ITA 101 |
| 3 | 3 | SPA 171 | |
| 4 | 4 | ITA 101 & 102 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 6 | JPN 171 & 172 |
| Latin | 3 | 6 | HON 141 & 142 |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 202 |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 201 |
| Music Theory | 3 | 4 | MUS 112 & 113 |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 5 | PHY 212 |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 5 | PHY 211 |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 200 |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPA 101, 102 |
| 4 | 6 | SPA 201 & 202 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 3 | Elective |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POS 101 |
| United States History | 3 | 3 | HIS 201 |
| 4 | 6 | HIS 201 & 202 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 | HIS 103 |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Certificate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral
A
- Agricultural Business and Management, General
- Agriculture, General
- Animal/Livestock Husbandry and Production
- Aquaculture
B
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
C
- Chemistry, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
D
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
E
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
F
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Food Science and Technology, Other
- Forensic Psychology
H
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
J
- Journalism, Other
L
- Land Use Planning and Management/Development
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Mathematics, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
N
- Nursing Administration
P
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
R
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
S
- Social Sciences, General
- Social Work
- Special Education and Teaching, General
Need Help Choosing a Major?
Keep in mind most colleges don’t require students to declare a major until the end of their sophomore year, and many students change majors at least once.
Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Air Force
- ROTC, Army
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
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