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Kentucky State University Men's Football

Welcome to the Kentucky State University men's football recruiting profile. Kentucky State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf. from Frankfort, Kentucky. Led by head coach Felton Huggins, Kentucky State University pairs a 96% acceptance rate with a 35% graduation rate and a $9,397 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
131
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southern Intercol. Ath. Conf.
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
2,115
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
96%
State
Kentucky
City
Frankfort
Address
400 East Main Street

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 53% of games over the last five seasons.

100%50%0%64%'21-2250%'22-2330%'23-2446%'24-2575%'25-26
Staff
Felton Huggins
Head Coach
Craig Foley
Football Operations/linebackers Coach
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Felton Huggins Jr.
Head Football Coach
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Bruce Hall
Assistant Football Coach
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Eli Tibbles
Assistant Football Coach
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Lavell Meeks
Football Wide Receivers Coach
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Lavon Meeks
Assistant Football Coach
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Terrell Lee
Assistant Football Coach
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 11% of D2 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
64%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
35%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$29,640
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$36,382
A

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 98% of D2 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$8,261
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$12,452
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$8,686
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$9,397
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 40% of D2 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,252,224
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$266,820
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (502) 597-6000

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