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Ranks 1032nd overall and 13th in Kentucky

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Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Richmond, KY 40475-3102

Surrounding communityDistant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
Total Population47,898 (30,389 urban / 17,509 rural)
Households18,518 (2.37 people per house)
Families11,865 (2.88 people per family)
Pop. — African American2,855
Pop. — Asian483
Pop. — Pacific Islander25
Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native335
Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic)44,549
Pop. — Other283
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)

UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate comprehensive
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingLarge four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable TuitionYes

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance LearningYes
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force YesYes / No / No
Study AbroadYes
Weekend CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Eastern Kentucky University?

Ranks 1255th for total cost of attendance

  In District In State Out of State
FT Undergraduate Tuition $5,682 $5,682 $15,382
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $460 $460 $460
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $237 $237 $641
FT Graduate Tuition $6,140 $6,140 $16,838
FT Graduate Required Fees $460 $460 $460
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $341 $341 $935
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $14,280 $14,280 $23,980
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $15,342 $15,342 $25,042
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $9,542 $9,542 $19,242

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 $4,660 trend  $6,142 $4,660 trend  $6,142 $13,070 trend  $15,842
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Books & Supplies $800 trend  $800
On-Campus – Room & Board $5,040 trend  $5,688
On-Campus – Other Expenses $1,650 trend  $1,650
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $5,400 trend  $5,800
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,600 trend  $2,600
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,600 trend  $2,600

Admission Details

Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$30
Graduate Application Fee$35
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 6,776 (2,813 male / 3,948 female)
Admitted 4,410 (1,845 male / 2,561 female)
Admission rate 65%
First-time Enrollment 2,487 (1,075 male / 1,412 female)
FT Enrollment 2,433 (1,054 male / 1,379 female)
PT Enrollment 54 (21 male / 33 female)
Total Enrollment15,763

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Eastern Kentucky University use for admissions?

Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
Open AdmissionsNo
Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Recommended / Required
College Prep. CompletionRequired
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFLRequired
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Eastern Kentucky University accept?

Dual CreditYes
Life ExperienceNo
Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

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

ACT Test Admission

Ranks 946th for 75pctl scores

Applicants submitting ACT results 97%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 24
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 23

Student Services

Remedial ServicesYes
Academic / Career CounselingYes
PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
Career PlacementYes
On-Campus Day CareNo
Library FacilityYes

Student Living

First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
Dorm Capacity5,100
Meals per Week21
Room Fee$3,003
Board Fee$2,685

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

Eastern Kentucky University Ranks 3565th for the average student loan amount.

  Average Users % of Attendees
Federal Grant Aid $2,771 805 pie   32%
State & Local Grant Aid $1,781 1,829 pie   73%
Institutional Grant Aid $2,301 1,130 pie   45%
Student Loan Aid $3,256 1,231 pie   49%
Any financial aid type   2,286 pie   91%

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
10693199
Black Non-Hispanic
294338632
Hispanic
4469113
Asian / Pacific Islander
6171132
American Indian / Alaskan Native
172138
White Non-Hispanic
5,5068,93714,443
Race Unknown
90116206
Total 6,118 9,645 15,763

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Eastern Kentucky University?

  Men Women Total
Non Resident Alien
426
Black Non-Hispanic
5949108
Hispanic
145
Asian / Pacific Islander
N/A33
American Indian / Alaskan Native
167
White Non-Hispanic
7711,0551,826
Race Unknown
N/AN/AN/A
Total 836 1,119 1,955

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

  Men Women Total
34 291 325
11 175 186
93 66 159
49 101 150
18 83 101

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?

  Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
Accounting 3 1 33 37
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 7 7
Agricultural Production Operations, General 1 23 24
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 1 1 1 9 1 13
Anthropology 1 14 15
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Athletic Training/Trainer 1 1 8 10
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 1 27 28
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3 44 1 48
Business Administration and Management, General 3 35 1 39
Business Teacher Education 3 3
Business/Commerce, General 6 2 1 50 1 60
Chemistry, General 2 28 30
Child Care Provider/Assistant 4 4
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1 1 7 9
Clinical Psychology 12 12
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 2 2
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 2 15 17
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 28 28
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 3 13 16
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Science 16 1 7 24
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology 1 1 13 15
Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 10 1 12
Construction Management 1 22 23
Corrections 4 1 28 1 34
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 28 28
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 10 1 1 1 145 1 159
Criminal Justice/Police Science 1 3 53 57
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 1 6 1 8
Dietitian Assistant
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 4 4
Ecology 8 8
Economics, General 1 10 1 12
Education, General 1 35 1 37
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness 7 7
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments 24 24
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 1 181 2 186
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 2 144 4 150
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 10 10
Engineering, Other 1 1 2
English Language and Literature, General 2 47 2 51
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 2 2
Fashion Merchandising 2 11 13
Finance, General 1 18 19
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1 2 34 37
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician 2 1 42 45
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 1 19 20
Forensic Science and Technology 2 1 1 16 20
French Language and Literature 2 2
General Studies 4 1 68 2 75
Geography 8 1 9
Geology/Earth Science, General 9 9
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1 1 15 1 18
History, General 1 59 60
Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers
Housing and Human Environments, General 1 1
Human Development and Family Studies, General 1 4 26 31
Industrial Technology/Technician 1 16 17
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 9 9
Insurance 1 1 13 15
Journalism 8 8
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 32 32
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 28 28
Management Information Systems, General 4 3 11 1 19
Manufacturing Technology/Technician 18 18
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2 1 17 20
Mathematics, General 2 10 12
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Medical Office Management/Administration 2 2
Medical/Clinical Assistant 14 14
Music Teacher Education 1 1
Music, General 1 21 22
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 5 4 1 2 1 310 2 325
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 1 57 58
Office Management and Supervision 3 3
Ornamental Horticulture 3 3
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 1 1 26 1 29
Philosophy 11 11
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 10 66 3 79
Physical Sciences
Physics, General 5 5
Political Science and Government, General 1 2 1 29 1 34
Printing Management 1 1
Psychology, General 6 3 1 90 1 101
Public Administration 2 1 13 1 17
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 6 1 11 18
Public Relations/Image Management 4 1 28 1 34
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Radio and Television 4 1 19 1 25
Real Estate 1 1
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist 15 1 16
School Psychology 1 8 9
Secondary Education and Teaching 16 1 17
Securities Services Administration/Management 9 9
Security and Loss Prevention Services 10 10
Security and Protective Services, Other
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 3 12 15
Social Work 4 46 1 51
Sociology 11 28 2 41
Spanish Language and Literature 7 7
Special Education and Teaching, General 1 64 1 66
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Statistics, General 2 2
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Technical Teacher Education 8 8
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 1 23 1 25
Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician 1 25 26
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 6 6
Total 71 110 12 19 4 2,625 42 2,883

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Eastern Kentucky University Ranks 1140th for the average full-time faculty salary.

Tenure system Yes
Average FT Salary $59,086 ($62,710 male / $55,519 female)
Number of FT Faculty 627 (311 male / 316 female)
Number of PT Faculty 934
FT Faculty Ratio 0.7 : 1
Total Benefits $9,896,429
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Eastern Kentucky University Summary

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Eastern Kentucky University, commonly referred to as Eastern or by the acronym EKU by local residents, is an undergraduate and graduate teaching and research institution located in Richmond, Kentucky, U.S.A.. In 1906, the Kentucky State Legislature established the Eastern Kentucky State Normal School as a teacher’s college. In 1922 it became a four-year institution and changed its name to the Eastern Kentucky State Normal School and Teachers College, awarding its first degrees under that name in 1925. then, two years later, in 1930, it changed its name again to the Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College. Eastern added graduate studies in 1935, and thirteen years later, in 1948, the General Assembly removed the word Teachers from the school’s name, and granted it the right to grant nonprofessional degrees. It was not until 1966 that the school was officially renamed Eastern Kentucky University. In 1989, Eastern honored Kidd by naming the school’s football stadium Roy Kidd Stadium. In 2005, Eastern’s men’s and women’s basketball teams won the Ohio Valley Conference tournament championships, earning the men their first bid to the NCAA basketball tournament since 1979.

Eastern Kentucky University Academics

The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Eastern Kentucky University is unique in its study options. For example, the university has a Distance Learning, Double Major, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Air Force, ROTC, Army, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Pre-Admission Summer Program, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.

The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Eastern Kentucky University.

Education:
Art Teacher Education, Biology Teacher Education, Business Teacher Education, Education of Deaf/Hearing Impaired, Education of Speech Impaired, Elementary Education, Family/Consumer Sciences – Education, Geography Teacher Education, Junior High Education, Mathematics Education, Music Teacher Education, Physical Education, Science Teacher Education, Spanish Language Teacher Education, Special Education, Technology/Industrial Arts Education, Trade/Industrial Education
Social Sciences:
Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Political Science/Government, Sociology
Mathematics:
Mathematics – General, Statistics
Computer Science:
Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Data Processing Technology
Psychology:
Psychology – General
Foreign Language and Literature:
Foreign Language & Literature – General, French, German, Sign Language Interpretation, Spanish
Physical Sciences:
Chemistry, Geology, Physics
Business, Management, & Marketing:
Accounting, Administrative/Secretarial Services, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, Fashion Merchandising, Finance/Banking, Insurance/Risk Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing Management, Office Management
Philosphy and Religion:
Philosophy
Communications & Journalism:
Broadcast Journalism, Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism, Public Relations
Public Administration and Service:
Public Services, Social Work
Security and Protective Services:
Corrections, Fire Protection/Safety Technology, Forensic Technologies, Law Enforcement Administration, Police Science, Security/Loss Prevention
Popular majors:
fifty-eight percent health professions, eleven percent security and protective services, six percent engineering, six percent family and consumer sciences, eighteen percent security and protective services, sixteen percent education, sixteen percent health professions, nine percent social sciences, eight percent business per marketing, five percent psychology
History:
History – General
English Language and Literature:
English, Speech/Rhetorical Studies
Health and Clinical Sciences:
Clinical Laboratory Science, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technology, Emergency Medical Technology, Health System Administration, Medical Assistance, Medical Laboratory Assistance, Medical Records Administration, Medical Records Technology, Nursing (RN), Nursing – Preoperative/Surgical, Predentistry, Premedicine, Prepharmacy
School of Visual and Performing Arts:
Art – General, Ceramics, Drama/Theater Arts, Drawing, Fine/Studio Arts, Interior Design, Music – General, Painting, Printmaking, Sculpture
Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
recreation & fitness – general, Parks/Leisure Facilities Management
Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
Bacteriology, Biology, Ecology

The cost per credit hour (overall) was $545 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 15th of July.

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Eastern Kentucky University Admissions

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This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, yet did not report the exact number of transfer students. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 73%. Remember that this can change at any time.

The regular application is due the 1st of August. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 15th of August and For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of April. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 15th of July. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.

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Eastern Kentucky University Financial Aid

If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Minority Status, ROTC, Alumni Affiliation, Job Skills and Leadership. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Art, Music/Drama, Athletics, Minority Status, ROTC, Alumni Affiliation, Job Skills and Leadership. Financial aid forms are FAFSA.

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Eastern Kentucky University Students

Eastern Kentucky University offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. The school’s size is approximately thirteen thousand degree-seeking undergrads. Moreover, the student body consists of ninety-seven percent in-state students, three percent out-of-state students, thirteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, thirty-five percent in top quarter of graduating class and sixty-six percent in top half of graduating class. Moreover, it is part of an Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. The university is a Public, University, Four-year, Coed, where 73 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member.

This school features the Rural setting, Large town (10,000 – 49,999) and Residential campus. In brief, the school is located 28 miles from Lexington, 110 miles from Cincinnati.Moreover, the university has many unique facilites such as planetarium, nature preserves, law enforcement facilities, music library.

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Eastern Kentucky University Athletics

The Colonels are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:

  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
  • Men’s NCAA Division IAA, Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Football
  • Men’s NCAA Division I, Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
  • Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
  • Women’s NCAA Division I, Men’s Club and Women’s Club Soccer
  • Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
  • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
  • Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_indoor
  • Men’s NCAA Division I and Women’s NCAA Division I Track_outdoor
  • Women’s NCAA Division I, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball

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I am a graduate of EKU class of 1980 College of Law Enforcement. My degree helped me obtain employment as a JUvenile Probation Officer in Lehigh County Pennsylvania. This October I completed my 25th year. My oldest son who will be graduating from H.S in June hopes to attend EKU to also study Criminal Justice, and become a JUvenle Probation Officer.