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KYSU Online

A Kentucky State Education Built Around Your Life

Earn your degree online, on a schedule that fits around your job, your family, and your goals, backed by the same faculty and academic standards as KYSU's campus programs.

The KYSU Online Difference

Why Students Choose KYSU Online

Quality Instruction

Every course is taught by faculty trained through nationally recognized programs, including credentials from the Association of College and University Educators (ACUE), which is endorsed by the American Council on Education. KYSU Online also partners with Quality Matters to uphold rigorous course design standards, so you can expect an organized, engaging class every term.

Flexible Format

Most courses run on an accelerated eight-week schedule, with new terms starting multiple times a year. A handful of programs still follow a traditional sixteen-week format; your program page has the specifics.

Dedicated Support

You're paired with a Student Support Concierge for personalized advising, plus free 24/7 tutoring through Upswing and a team of online specialists who understand that online students keep different hours than everyone else.

Affordability

Tuition is charged per credit hour, with additional discounts available for active-duty military, veterans, and Kentucky state employees.

The Thoro10 Framework

A Degree Built Around Real-World Skills

Every KYSU Online program is built around Thoro10, KYSU's 10 Essential Skills framework. It's woven into your coursework and co-curricular experience, so by graduation you're not just holding a diploma, you have concrete, career-ready strengths employers are actively looking for.

Communicate Effectively

Express your ideas clearly in writing, conversation, and formal presentations.

Think Critically

Evaluate information, solve problems, and generate new ideas.

Apply Quantitative Reasoning

Use data to guide sound, well-informed decisions.

Work Across Differences

Collaborate respectfully with people from all backgrounds and perspectives.

Adapt and Lead

Navigate change while motivating and supporting others.

Perform Professionally

Act with integrity, accountability, and strong work habits.

Engage in Civic Life

Contribute to the communities and causes that matter to you.

Collaborate in Teams

Work effectively with others toward a shared goal.

Apply Academic Knowledge

Put your coursework to work in real career settings.

Use Information to Make Decisions

Evaluate and responsibly apply information when it counts.

Student Voices

Hear From Our Students

"I chose Kentucky State because they are a military-friendly school with a rich history. Online learning works for me because I travel often for work, and I get to work at my own pace while still receiving a top-notch education."

Juan Nava

U.S. Army, KYSU Online student

"Their commitment to students, whether you are walking in the yard or logging in from home, never wavers. KYSU has so many resources for students, from my student concierge to professors who check in when you grow quiet. That is what I would tell anyone who is unsure about enrolling."
Betty Moss

Betty Moss

KYSU Online student

"My experience at Kentucky State has reinforced my belief that leadership is about serving others, creating opportunities, and leaving a lasting legacy for future generations."
Allen Claycomb

Allen Claycomb

KYSU Online, MBA student

"To advance my career as a certified judicial support specialist and judicial secretary for a circuit court judge, I needed a bachelor's degree. KYSU Online was the perfect fit — the tuition discount through my employer, the Administrative Office of the Courts, and its flexible online format let me balance school, work, and family as a full-time student."
Dawn Lovelace

Dawn Lovelace

KYSU Online Graduate

"As a Louisville native, Kentucky State University's Doctor of Nursing Practice program was the perfect fit for me. After learning about the program from an alumnus and discovering its strong reputation, I knew I had found the right place. Becoming the first person in my family to earn a doctorate is an achievement I'll always cherish, and I am deeply grateful for the grant support that helped make my dream a reality."
Dr. Christy Elliott-Cox

Dr. Christy Elliott-Cox

Doctoral Nursing Graduate

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Our Heritage

A University With Deep Roots and Growing Reach

Kentucky State University was founded in 1886 and has spent well over a century preparing students to lead. That legacy continues through KYSU Online, which extends the same academic standards and support students expect on campus to learners anywhere in the country.

KYSU Online is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) and approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), meaning qualified students can enroll from anywhere in the country.

85%+

Student satisfaction

in learning experience, advising, and responsiveness.

ACUE

Certified faculty

delivering high-quality, engaging instruction aligned with national teaching standards.

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A growing online community

of learners balancing work, family, and education.

HBCU

A distinctive culture of care

where students are supported, valued, and connected.

Programs

Find the Program That Fits Your Goals

From bachelor's degrees to graduate certificates, KYSU Online offers programs across business, criminal justice, cybersecurity, nursing, psychology, social work and more.

Tuition

Straightforward, Affordable Tuition

Rates are per credit hour, per semester. For a full cost estimate, contact Online Admissions at onlineadmissions@kysu.edu.

See Full Tuition & Aid Details
LevelRate
Undergraduate$350/credit hour
Undergraduate — Military/Veteran$250/credit hour
Graduate$475/credit hour
Graduate — Military/Veteran$275/credit hour
Doctor of Nursing Practice$620/credit hour
Additional fees$50 technology fee · $37/credit hour book fee

Your Next Step

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Our Online Admissions team is here to walk you through every step, from your first question to your first day of class.