Kentucky State University nursing

Frankfort, Kentucky · Public. Associate's, Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 50% / 88.2% · ACEN accredited.

Associate'sBachelor'sRN, associate degree NCLEX 50%RN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 88.2%

State board approval and NCLEX

Program	Campus	Approval	First-time NCLEX pass rate
RN, associate degree	Frankfort	Approved	50% (2025, 4 first-time takers) Board source
RN, bachelor’s degree	Frankfort	Approved	88.2% (2025, 17 first-time takers) Board source

Nursing completions at Kentucky State University by year, IPEDS. Down 58% from 2014 to 2024.

Program (CIP)	Award level	Completions, 2023-24
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801	Bachelor's degree	20
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801	Associate's degree	7
Nursing Administration 51.3802	Doctor's degree, professional practice	None reported

Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.

Accreditor	Program	Next review
ACEN	Baccalaureate Accredited	Spring 2027
ACEN	Associate Accredited	Spring 2027
ACEN	Clinical Doctorate Accredited	Spring 2030

Admission
“Prospective students must complete the prerequisite course”
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