Richmond, KY
Admission is not highly competitive: about 78 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 94% to 78% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8,975 | 8,421 | 2,349 | 94% |
| 2020 | 9,206 | 9,017 | 2,271 | 98% |
| 2021 | 7,251 | 7,131 | 2,493 | 98% |
| 2022 | 15,821 | 10,174 | 2,737 | 64% |
| 2023 | 17,082 | 13,340 | 2,782 | 78% |
Fall 2023 applicants
8,475 of 10,726 women and 4,865 of 6,356 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Required |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Eastern Kentucky University has an acceptance rate of 78% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 13,340 of 17,082 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 78 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
17,082 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 2,782 enrolled.
No. Eastern Kentucky University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 94% to 78% — it has become more selective.