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Eastern Kentucky University

Also known as: Eastern EKU

📍 Richmond, Kentucky🏛️ Town Setting👥 12,318 Undergrads🔗 www.eku.edu

Overview

Eastern Kentucky University is a large public research university in Richmond, Kentucky. It enrolls about 12,318 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 78%. Graduates earn a median of $45,795 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

78%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,149

440–530

Net Price

$11,040

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

50%

Retention

77%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$45,795

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

77.6%

SAT Average

1,149

ACT Composite

19–25

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200440 – 530 (mid 50%)800

Math

200440 – 550 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

119 – 25 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,320

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$21,230

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$23,735

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$11,040

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$8,591
$30,001 – $48,000	$8,005
$48,001 – $75,000	$10,382
$75,001 – $110,000	$14,384
$110,001 +	$17,009

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

40.7%

Academics & Programs

Eastern Kentucky University offers programs across 28 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

16.1%

Health Professions

12.9%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

12.1%

Psychology

9.7%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

7.3%

Engineering Technologies

5.0%

Education

4.3%

Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness

4.3%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

50%

On-Time (4yr)

41%

Retention (FT)

77%

% Earning >$25K

69%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$38,611

8 years

$43,614

10 years

$45,795

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

68.8%

White

52.2%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

79.7%

Black or African American

6.9%

Asian

1.1%

Hispanic / Latino

5.6%

Two or more races

5.0%

International

0.7%

Gender

Women

59.7%

Men

40.3%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eastern Kentucky University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 78%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1149.

How much does Eastern Kentucky University cost?

In-state tuition is $10,320, and out-of-state is $21,230. Average net price after financial aid is $11,040.

What is Eastern Kentucky University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Homeland Security & Law Enforcement.

What's the graduation rate at Eastern Kentucky University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 50%, and 77% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.