Kentucky State University is a public co-educational university in Frankfort, Kentucky. Founded in 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, KSU was the second state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.
Address: 400 East Main Street, Frankfort, KY 40601, United States
Mascot: Thoroughbred
Former names | State Normal School for Colored Persons Kentucky Normal and Industrial Institute for Colored Persons Kentucky State Industrial College for Colored Persons Kentucky State College for Negroes Kentucky State College |
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| Motto | "Inspiring Innovation. Growing Leaders. Advancing Kentucky." |
| Established | 1886 |
| Type | Public, HBCU |
| President | Raymond M. Burse |
| Provost | Dr. Beverly L. Downing |
| Undergraduates | 2,025 |
| Postgraduates | 134 |
| Location | Frankfort, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Campus | 915 acres |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
| Athletics | National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II |
| Nickname | Thorobreds and Thorobrettes |
| Affiliations | Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Website | www.kysu.edu |
