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Information Summary
Ranks 253rd for total enrollment
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$13,494 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
73% |
| ACT
75 %ile scores |
23 |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
16,219 |
Demographics Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Richmond, KY
| Total Population | 47,898 (30,389 urban / 17,509 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 18,518 (2.37 people per house) |
| Families | 11,865 (2.88 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
| Pop. — African American | 2,855 |
| Pop. — Asian | 483 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 25 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 335 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 44,549 |
| Pop. — Other | 283 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate comprehensive |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Post-master's certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Eastern Kentucky University?
Ranks 1230th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $5,192 | $5,192 | $14,538 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $460 | $460 | $460 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $216 | $216 | $606 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $5,610 | $5,610 | $15,910 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $460 | $460 | $460 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $311 | $311 | $883 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $13,494 | $13,494 | $22,840 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $14,652 | $14,652 | $23,998 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $9,052 | $9,052 | $18,398 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $3,792  $5,652 |
$3,792  $5,652 |
$10,464  $14,998 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $800  $800 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $4,658  $5,392 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $1,500  $1,650 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,400  $5,600 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,200  $2,600 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,200  $2,600 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $35 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 6,208 (2,449 male / 3,759 female) |
| Admitted | 4,552 (1,803 male / 2,749 female) |
| Admission rate | 73% |
| First-time Enrollment | 2,500 (1,045 male / 1,455 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 2,429 (1,019 male / 1,410 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 71 (26 male / 45 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 16,219 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Eastern Kentucky University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions |  |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  /  / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Ohio Valley Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Ohio Valley Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Ohio Valley Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Ohio Valley Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Eastern Kentucky University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 911th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 98% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 18 / 24 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 17 / 23 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 19 / 23 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 5,134 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $2,792 |
| Board Fee | $2,600 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,921 | 901 |  37% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,664 | 1,852 |  75% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,818 | 498 |  20% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,029 | 1,227 |  50% |
| Any financial aid type | 2,320 |  95% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 99 | 89 | 188 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 309 | 402 | 711 |
Hispanic | 39 | 66 | 105 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 58 | 71 | 129 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 18 | 28 | 46 |
White Non-Hispanic | 5,518 | 9,309 | 14,827 |
Race Unknown | 94 | 119 | 213 |
| Total | 6,135 | 10,084 | 16,219 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | 287 | 308 | |
| 87 | 188 | 275 | |
| 13 | 182 | 195 | |
| 10 | 112 | 122 | |
| 26 | 82 | 108 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
