Kentucky State University is a public historically Black land-grant university in Frankfort, Kentucky, founded in 1886 as the State Normal School for Colored Persons—the state's second-oldest public higher education institution. Highlights include small classes, strong agriculture and teacher education programs, NCAA Division II Thorobred athletics, and scenic bluffs overlooking the capital.

State

Kentucky

Student Population

2,000

Acceptance Rate

95%

GPA Range

2.5-3.2

SAT Range

800-1000

Common Majors

Agriculture, business, education, psychology, criminal justice

"KSU's proud Thorobred culture unites us on our historic hilltop campus with river views. Off-campus, Frankfort's distilleries and Louisville trips refresh; students love HBCU spirit, personalized classes, dedicated profs, packed games, Greek life, and family-like bonds that build lifelong success."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$8,261 (in-state), $21,727 (out-of-state)

Conference

Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

75-76

Avg Women's Scores

N/A

Men's Team Notes

Kentucky State men’s golf posts team totals in the high‑290s over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional low‑round scores in the 60s. The Thorobreds consistently finish in the top third of fields, showing strong depth and counting‑round consistency across the season.

Women's Team Notes

N/A

Coaches

Men's Coach

Robert Duff

Women's Coach

N/A

Men's Email

Robert.Duff1@kysu.edu

Women's Email

N/A

Men's Coach Bio

Robert Duff heads Kentucky State men's golf, guiding Thorobreds through SIAC Southern Division competition including Colonel Classic (T9th), Pikeville Fall Invitational (4th), Kyle Ryman Memorial (8th), and SAS Championship (2nd). Duff builds HBCU program depth targeting conference tournament contention at Pearl Golf Course while maintaining academic priorities.

Women's Coach Bio

N/A