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Eastern Kentucky University

Online Programs Graduate Programs Request Information
Acceptance Rate 87 %
SAT Average 1,105
Tuition & Fees $19,444
($9,666)
Student Population 16,612
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,160

EKU Academic Overview

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is a public, 4 or more years institute located in Richmond, Kentucky. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and total 16,612 students are enrolled into EKU. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 87% and the graduation rate is 44% last year.

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EKU 2019 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in academic year 2018-2019, Eastern Kentucky University tuition and fees are $9,666 for Kentucky residents and $19,444 for non-residents. For graduate school, its 2019 tuition and fees are $10,570 for in-state students and $15,070 for out-of-state students.

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Eastern Kentucky University 2019 Tuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$9,666$19,444
Graduate$10,570$15,070
[Chart] Eastern Kentucky University 2018-2019 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics at EKU

Next chart illustrates the 2019 key academic stats at EKU. The acceptance rate of EKU is 87% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 30%. The average graduation rate is 44% and no students have transferred out from the school. Total 16,612 students are attending EKU including both undergraduate and graduate students and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The average received amount of financial aid is $7,160 and 11,446 students received grants of scholarship aid (80.93% of total undergraduate students). Total 16,612 students are attending EKU including both undergraduate and graduate students and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.

[Chart] Eastern Kentucky University Academic Statistics
Acceptance Rate for Eastern Kentucky University is 87 %.
Graduation Rate for Eastern Kentucky University is 44 %
Retention Rate for Eastern Kentucky University is 73 %
Student Population for Eastern Kentucky University is 16,612
Student to Faculty Rate for Eastern Kentucky University is 16 %
The average received amount of financial aid is $7,160 at Eastern Kentucky University.

Eastern Kentucky University Directory Information

Directory Information
Address521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY 40475-3102
Phone859-622-1000
WEBwww.eku.edu
Admissionadmissions.eku.edu
Online Applicationadmissions.eku.edu
Financial Aidfinaid.eku.edu
Net Price Calculatorfinaid.eku.edu
Veterans Tuitionva.eku.edu/
Disability Servicedisabilities.eku.edu/

Offered Degrees

EKU offers 180 programs through online and on-site education. Next table lists the number of programs by offered degree.

all offered programs
Offered Programs at Eastern Kentucky University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
One but less than two years certificate116
Associate's Degree143
Bachelor's Degree10017
Post Bachelor's Degree40
Master's Degree4216
Post Master's Degree43
Doctor's degree - professional practice30
Doctor's degree - other20

Special Learning Opportunities

Eastern Kentucky University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.

Special Learning Opportunities at Eastern Kentucky University
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:5,100)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,392)

Veterans Benefits

Eastern Kentucky University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.

Veterans Benefits at Eastern Kentucky University
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔

Accepted Credits at Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University accepts following credits that their students have earned.

Accepted Credits at Eastern Kentucky University
Dual Credits✔
Credits for life experiences✗
Advanced Placement (AP) credits✔

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