Kentucky State University
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As Kentucky’s only public historically black land-grant university, Kentucky State University (KSU) is best known for its rich heritage of inclusivity and its exceptionally close-knit, supportive campus community. The university boasts highly regarded academic programs in nursing, business, and agriculture, most notably featuring a world-renowned aquaculture research center that offers undergraduate students rare, hands-on scientific training. The Thorobred student experience is vibrant and culturally rich, defined by active Greek life, a spirited campus atmosphere in the state capital of Frankfort, and the legendary Mighty Marching Thorobreds band. With a low student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1, KSU uniquely offers prospective students the personalized mentorship of a small college alongside the impactful resources of a state research institution.
Wikipedia:Kentucky State University is a public historically black land-grant university in Frankfort, Kentucky, United States. Founded in 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons, and becoming a land-grant college in 1890, KSU is the second-oldest state-supported institution of higher learning in Kentucky.
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Kentucky State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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