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Eastern Kentucky UniversityRichmond, KY
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Northern Kentucky UniversityHighland Heights, KY
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#16 in Federal Region IV Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Doctoral/Research University
School TypePublic, four-years
Doctoral/Research University
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 (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$10,130 Kentucky Residents
$20,820 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$10,896 Kentucky Residents
$21,480 Out-of-State
cheaper$10,596 Kentucky Residents
$14,340 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$10,590 Kentucky Residents
$16,044 Out-of-State
Less$8,710Average Financial Aid AmountMore$8,828
Admission
Lower1,070 SAT
20 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,150 SAT
22 ACT
Tighter64.31%Acceptance RateEasier86.01%
Lower26.90%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable27.58%
High School GPA
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
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
Smaller14,324Total EnrollmentLarger15,801
Larger12,072Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller10,776
Smaller2,252Graduate Student PopulationLarger5,025
Smaller4,278Online Student PopulationLarger6,567
Completion & Outcomes
Lower49%Graduate RateHigher50%
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: 2,019)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,130)Board/Meal Plan
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty16 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty17 to 1
973Number of faculties1,110
Lower$66,717Average Faculty SalaryHigher$75,898
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.