| EKU vs. KY State |
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|---|---|---|
#16 in Federal Region IV Universities #8 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | |
| Public, four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$10,130 Kentucky Residents $20,820 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,214 Kentucky Residents $13,260 Out-of-State |
| expensive$10,596 Kentucky Residents $14,340 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,621 Kentucky Residents $11,034 Out-of-State |
| Less$8,710 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,881 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,070 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Lower880 SAT 16 ACT |
| Tighter64.31% | Acceptance Rate | Easier91.50% |
| Favorable26.90% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.05% |
| High School GPA Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger14,324 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,726 |
| Larger12,072 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,610 |
| Larger2,252 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller116 |
| Larger4,278 | Online Student Population | Smaller494 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher49% | Graduate Rate | Lower32% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower53% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 915) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,130) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,686) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 973 | Number of faculties | 122 |
| Higher$66,717 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$63,939 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.