Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky
4-year Public university
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Overview

Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution established in 1906 with rural setting located at Richmond. It is ranked 352 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $9,844 (2023-24); out-of-state tuition and fees are $20,222 (2023-24). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 12,072. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#352 in National Universities South
Setting
Rural
Location Richmond, Kentucky
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1906
Selectivity Unselective
Size Medium
12,072 Undergraduates
Website http://www.eku.edu/

Learning

16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Legal Professions And Studies
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$31,792
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$12,659
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $9,844
Outstate Tuition Fee $20,222
Room and Board Fees $10,360
$36,768 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

98% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$35 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.3 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

71 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Not Required
IELTS, EIKEN (for Japanaese applicants) Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Aug
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$ Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$-- Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $31,792
--% Students with need received Financial Aid
--% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Excellence Award
Total Worth $52,000
Eligibility In-state freshmen
Minimum Criteria a minimum 3.75 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 32.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Founders Award
Total Worth $40,000
Eligibility In-state freshmen
Minimum Criteria a minimum 3.75 GPA and minimum composite ACT score of 29.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Top Scholar
Total Worth $16,000
Eligibility Out-of-state freshmen
Minimum Criteria Based on academic achievements
Requirement for maintenance 3.0 GPA
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Alumni Legacy Scholarships and Tuition
Total Worth --
Details Applicants must be future and current students of Eastern Kentucky University whose parents, step-parents, grandparents or spouse graduated from Eastern Kentucky University.
Patterson Business Scholarship
Total Worth $2000 a year
Details Applicants must declare a major in any management, marketing or international business area. Students must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a minimum composite ACT of 24. Applicants must demonstrate evidence of leadership activities.
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Students

12,072 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
73% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
39% Students graduate within 6 years