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Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY
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Murray State UniversityMurray, KY
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#16 in Federal Region IV Universities
Rankings*
#21 in Federal Region IV Universities
Public, four-years
Doctoral/Research University
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
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 Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$10,130 Kentucky Residents
$20,820 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$9,708 Kentucky Residents
$19,452 Out-of-State
expensive$10,596 Kentucky Residents
$14,340 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$10,071 Kentucky Residents
$10,368 Out-of-State
Less$8,710Average Financial Aid AmountMore$10,234
Admission
Higher1,070 SAT
20 ACT
Test ScoresLower1,060 SAT
22 ACT
Tighter64.31%Acceptance RateEasier83.98%
Favorable26.90%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower15.87%
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
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger14,324Total EnrollmentSmaller9,479
Larger12,072Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller7,679
Larger2,252Graduate Student PopulationSmaller1,800
Larger4,278Online Student PopulationSmaller1,944
Completion & Outcomes
Lower49%Graduate RateHigher58%
77%Retention Rate77%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,456)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,909)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,130)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,580)
Faculties
16 to 1Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
973Number of faculties523
Higher$66,717Average Faculty SalaryLower$65,186
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.