Kentucky State University (KSU)
- Country: United States
- Type: Education
- Website: kysu.edu
- Update: 05-02
Kentucky State University (abbreviated KSU) is an American state university located in Frankfort, Kentucky.Founded in 1886 and elevated to university status in 1972, it is a traditionally black university.In 2017, U.S. News & World Report ranked it the 16th largest university in the "South Region In 2017, U.S. News & World Report ranked it 16th among "Regional Universities of the South.