of a New Age".
In 1960, the first white student enrolled. Kentucky State College became a university in 1972, renamed Kentucky State University.
== Presidents ==
== Academics ==
Students are divided into five colleges, four associate degrees, 55 undergraduate degrees, and six postgraduate programs.
College of Agriculture, Food Science, and Sustainable Systems
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business and Computer Science
College of Professional Studies
The university also offers five liberal study degrees through the Whitney Young School (WYS) of Honors and Liberal Studies, which consists of a Honors Program, an Integrative Studies Program, and an International Studies Program. The degrees include Africana Studies and Liberal Studies.
=== Demographics ===
As of 2024, Kentucky State University was host to 1,932 undergraduate students. African Americans comprised 81% of the undergraduate student body.
=== Library ===
The Paul G. Blazer Library, constructed in 1960, houses a collection of more than …
