Kentucky State University

Kentucky State University is a public four-year institution located in Frankfort, Kentucky, the state capital, in a distant town setting. It enrolls 2,203 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 33.83 out of 100. The university reports a completion rate of 27% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 61% (IPEDS 2023).

Kentucky State University offers nursing credentials at multiple levels. Programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at both the associate level and as a longer-term certificate, providing students with flexible pathways to RN licensure. These programs prepare graduates for the NCLEX-RN examination and clinical practice in hospital, community, and long-term care settings.

As one of Kentucky's two historically Black universities, Kentucky State University serves a diverse student population in Frankfort, KY. Its nursing programs contribute to healthcare workforce development in central Kentucky, a region that includes the state government complex and a range of healthcare facilities serving both urban and surrounding rural communities.