The Economic Impact of Kentucky’s HBCUs

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UNCF’s holistic, powerful study, “Transforming Futures: The Economic Engine of HBCUs,” makes it clear: HBCUs are economic engines in their Kentucky communities and beyond, generating substantial economic returns year after year.

HBCU faculty, employees and students produce—and consume—a wide range of goods and services, creating economic activity on and beyond campus. The result? More jobs, stronger growth and increasingly vibrant communities. Meanwhile, Kentucky’s workforce is bolstered by a steady supply of highly trained and success-oriented HBCU graduates.

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Kentucky’s 2 HBCUs Produce:

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    Total Economic Impact
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    Jobs
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    Lifetime Earnings of 2021 Graduates

HBCUs in Kentucky

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Kentucky State University

Founded in 1886 in Frankfort, Kentucky, Kentucky State University offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in agriculture and business.

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Simmons College of Kentucky

Founded in 1879 in Louisville, Kentucky, Simmons College of Kentucky is Louisville’s only HBCU. Simmons College of Kentucky offers a diverse array of degree programs, featuring prominent ones in religious studies and liberal arts education.

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