Kentucky State University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #4034 United States of America #784

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Institution Info

Founded: 1886
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 2,290 students
Faculty: 515
Website: https://www.kysu.edu/

About

Kentucky State University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1886. It is an established higher education institution. The university has approximately 2,290 students.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #4034 · Ranked	52.29

Research Output via OpenAlex

h-index

57,373

Citations

1,703

Publications

1,273

i10-index

2.60

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kentucky State University's global ranking?

Kentucky State University is ranked #4,034 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #784 position.

When was Kentucky State University founded?

Kentucky State University was founded in 1886, making it 140 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Kentucky State University?

Kentucky State University has a student body of approximately 2,290 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Kentucky State University's research output?

Kentucky State University has produced 1,703 research publications with 57,373 total citations and an h-index of 88, according to OpenAlex data.