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#6 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky

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Overview

Enrollment

13,984
Eastern Kentucky University overview
Location Richmond, Kentucky
Online eku.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Eastern Kentucky University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Located in Richmond, Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,251 prospective students applied, and 7,131 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,493 enrolled in the school.  9,958 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,026 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $9,452 plus fees of $300. Eastern is ranked 869 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10

Overall

4/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

3/10

Value

Eastern is rated within the lower 32% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Eastern Kentucky University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
Eastern Kentucky University overview
SAT 950/1180
ACT 18/24
GPA 3.39

Applications Accepted

98.3% 
Eastern Kentucky University overview
Applications Due Aug 1, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Kentucky Resident Tuition

$9,452
In State Costs for Eastern Kentucky University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$0
Other Fees$300
Room and Board $9,410
Budget for Other Expenses$2,800
Total One Year Cost$21,962

Out of State Resident Tuition

$19,724
Out of State Costs for Eastern Kentucky University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$0
Other Fees$300
Room and Board $9,410
Budget for Other Expenses$2,800
Total One Year Cost$32,234

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

38% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Eastern Kentucky University students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 16%
Education 16%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 14%
Business 9%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 8%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156620 IPEDS survey data for Eastern Kentucky University.

Current students may use the Eastern Kentucky University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.