School Information

27.8
Total Cost $15,592
Total Enrollment 16,268
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 17 : 1

Eastern Kentucky University

http://www.eku.edu
521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, Kentucky 40475-3102
(859) 622-1000

Eastern Kentucky University is a student-centered comprehensive public university dedicated to high-quality instruction, service, and scholarship.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Town: Distant
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Eastern Kentucky University, 96.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 67.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,129), and 51% receive loans ($7,397 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,020.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Eastern Kentucky University is $10,033 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Eastern Kentucky University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $6,772
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $17,740
Tuition Graduate in State $6,894
Tuition Graduate Out of State $13,788
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $15,592
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $26,560
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 7,213 people applied to Eastern Kentucky University. Of the applicants, 72.0% were admitted (8.6% male & 5.7% female ) and 48.0% accepted (8.6% male and 5.7% female)

Of the 13,991 undergraduate students at Eastern Kentucky University, 16.0% are part-time. A majority (76.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 71.0% of the 2,277 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     83.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     69.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     43.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     12.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     39.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     37.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 22 Jun
Admissions Office Phone (859) 622-2106
Admissions Office Email admissions@eku.edu
Admissions Office Address 521 Lancaster Avenue , SSB 112 CPO 54, Richmond, KY 40475
Admissions Website http://admissions.eku.edu/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.eku.edu/futurestudents
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Eastern Kentucky University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 18
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
Eastern Kentucky University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 4 24
Agricultural Production Operations, General 20
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other 4
Ornamental Horticulture 4
Biological and biomedical sciences 55 11
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 50 11
Ecology 5
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 3 6 238 29
Accounting 3 40
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 6
Business Administration and Management, General 35
Business/Commerce, General 39 29
Construction Management 37
Fashion Merchandising 15
Finance, General 21
Insurance 5
Management Information Systems, General 6
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 34
Office Management and Supervision 6
Real Estate
Communication, journalism, and related programs 121
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 43
Journalism 11
Public Relations/Image Management 36
Radio and Television 31
Communications technologies/technicians and support services 2
Printing Management 2
Computer and information sciences and support services 12 10
Computer and Information Sciences, General 12
Computer Science 10
Education 14 393 388
Biology Teacher Education 3
Business Teacher Education 5
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 18
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 40
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments 9
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments 12
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 2
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 96
Elementary Education and Teaching 168 84
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 14
History Teacher Education 18
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 27 12
Mathematics Teacher Education 4
Music Teacher Education 0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 48 33
Physics Teacher Education 1
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist 18
Secondary Education and Teaching 37
Spanish Language Teacher Education 2
Special Education and Teaching, General 87 26
Technical Teacher Education 14
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0 10
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 7
Engineering 1
Engineering, Other 1
Engineering technologies/technicians 24 40 5
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology 1 13
Industrial Technology/Technician 23 10
Manufacturing Technology/Technician 0 5
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech 17
English language and literature/letters 34 11
English Language and Literature, General 33 11
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 1
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 9 34
Child Care Provider/Assistant 9
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 11
Housing and Human Environments, General 0
Human Development and Family Studies, General 23
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 26
French Language and Literature 4
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 16
Spanish Language and Literature 6
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 117 287 119
Athletic Training/Trainer 13
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 11
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 1
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 15
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 9
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 3 9
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 30
Medical Office Management/Administration 2
Medical/Clinical Assistant 11
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 102 163 31
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 0 44 62
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH) 17
History 25 5
History, General 25 5
Legal professions and studies 5 6 11
Legal Assistant/Paralegal 5 6 11
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 153
General Studies 151
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 2
Mathematics and statistics 5 4
Mathematics, General 4 4
Statistics, General 1
Natural resources and conservation 7
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 7
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 23 7
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 20 7
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 3
Philosophy and religious studies 6
Philosophy 6
Physical sciences 29 4
Chemistry, General 19 2
Geology/Earth Science, General 6 2
Physics, General 4
Psychology 8 95 28
Clinical Psychology 11
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 8
Psychology, General 95 9
School Psychology 8
Public administration and social service professions 27 14
Public Administration 14
Social Work 27
Security and protective services 14 280 78
Corrections 0 23 7
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 154 26
Criminal Justice/Police Science 14 19
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician 0 37
Forensic Science and Technology 29
Securities Services Administration/Management 0
Security and Loss Prevention Services 15
Security and Protective Services, Other 3 45
Social sciences 112
Anthropology 10
Economics, General 13
Geography 16
Political Science and Government, General 39
Sociology 34
Transportation and materials moving 18
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 18
Visual and performing arts 71 13
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
Fine/Studio Arts, General 42
Music, General 22 13
 
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