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Eastern Kentucky University

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Acceptance Rate 64.31 %
SAT Average 1,070
Tuition & Fees $20,820
($10,130)
Student Population 14,324
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,710

Academic Overview

Eastern Kentucky University Campus, Richmond, KY
Eastern Kentucky University is a public, four-years institute located in Richmond, Kentucky. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $10,130 for Kentucky residents and $20,820 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $10,596 for Kentucky residents and $14,340 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 14,324 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 64.31% and the graduation rate is 49% last year.
The salary after graduation from Eastern Kentucky University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $39,300. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, EKU's tuition & fees is $10,130 for Kentucky residents and $20,820 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $10,596 for in-state students and $14,340 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Kentucky ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,130$20,820
Graduate$10,596$14,340
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at EKU. The acceptance rate of EKU is 64.31% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26.90%. The average graduation rate is 49% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,710 and 83% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 14,324 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Eastern Kentucky University is 64.31 %.
Acceptance Rate
64.31%
Graduation Rate for Eastern Kentucky University is 49 %
Graduation Rate
49%
Retention Rate for Eastern Kentucky University is 77 %
Retention Rate
77%
Student Population for Eastern Kentucky University is 14,324
Student Population
14,324
Student to Faculty Ratio for Eastern Kentucky University is 16 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,710 at Eastern Kentucky University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,710

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 Calculatorwww.eku.edu/admissions/index.html
Veterans Tuitionva.eku.edu/
Disability Serviceaccessibility.eku.edu/

Offered Degrees

EKU offers 169 major programs through online and on-site education where 27 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's80
Bachelor's862
Master's3913
Doctorate (Practical)32
Doctorate (Other)20
Less Than 1 Year Certificate102
1-2 Years Certificate123
Post-Bachelor's Certificate41
Post-Master's Certificate54

Special Learning Opportunities

Eastern Kentucky University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has 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
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:4,456)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,130)

Veterans Benefits

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