AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Kentucky State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 131 | 5 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 131, 132 | 10 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 101 | 3 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHE 101,110 | 4 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENG 101 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENG 101 | 3 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 200 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | COS 108 | 4 credits |
Show all 34 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 131 | 5 credits |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 131, 132 | 10 credits |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 101 | 3 credits |
| Biology | 4 | BIO 111 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHE 101,110 | 4 credits |
| Chemistry | 4 | CHE 101,110, 102,120 | 8 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENG 101 | 3 credits |
| English Language and Composition | 4 | ENG 101, 102 | 6 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENG 101 | 3 credits |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | ENG 101, 211 | 6 credits |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 200 | 3 credits |
| Computer Science A | 3 | COS 108 | 4 credits |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECO 202 | 3 credits |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 201 | 3 credits |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIS 103 | 3 credits |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIO 103 | 3 credits |
| European History | 3 | HIS 103 | 3 credits |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEO 102 | 3 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPA 101, 102 | 6 credits |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | SPA 201, 202 | 6 credits |
| Art History | 3 | ART 201, 202 | 6 credits |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS 112, 113 | 4 credits |
| Art Studio: 2D Design | 3 | ART 112 | 3 credits |
| Art Studio: 3D Design | 3 | ART 113 | 3 credits |
| Art Studio: Drawing | 3 | ART 110 | 3 credits |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRE 101 | 3 credits |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | FRE 101, 102 | 6 credits |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | Elective 6 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ITA 101 | 3 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | SPA 171 | 3 credits |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | ITA 101, 102 | 4 credits |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | JPN 171, 172 | 6 credits |
| Latin | 3 | HON 141, 142 | 6 credits |
| Math: Statistics | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Physics B | 3 | PHY 207 or PHY 208 | 8 credits |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHY 212 | 5 credits |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY 211 | 5 credits |
| Russian Language and Culture | 3 | Elective 3 | |
| Russian Language and Culture | 4 | Elective 6 | |
| U.S. Government and Politics | 3 | POS 101 | 3 credits |
| U.S. History | 3 | HIS 201 | 3 credits |
| U.S. History | 4 | HIS 201, 202 | 6 credits |
Source: kysu.edu · checked September 23, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 48 |
| Psychology | 40 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 25 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 22 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 20 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 20 |
| Social Work | 17 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 16 |
Show the other 12 majors
| Journalism, Other | 16 |
| Agriculture | 14 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 13 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 8 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 7 |
| Political Science and Government | 6 |
| English Language and Literature | 6 |
| Social Sciences | 5 |
| Music | 4 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Softball, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
38% of men in fraternities · 5% of women in sororities · 19% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2025–26)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Frankfort, KY
77,325 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Blue Grass (LEX)
Nearest hub airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.7 of 20
Elevation
762 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
25°F
July high
88°F
Annual snowfall
14.5 in
Days at 90°F or higher
28 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$940 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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