Overview
Student Population
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
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
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
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Rankings
Rankings for Eastern Kentucky University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#869 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#359 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#11 in Best Colleges in Kentucky
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Kentucky
#14 in Best Value Colleges in Kentucky
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1180 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.39 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Kentucky Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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.