Overview
Student Population
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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 8,975 prospective students applied, and 8,421 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,349 enrolled in the school. 11,166 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,649 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $9,266 plus fees of $610. Eastern is ranked 837 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Eastern is rated within the lower 38% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#837 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#313 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in Kentucky
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Kentucky
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Value Colleges in Kentucky
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 990/1170 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.22 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Kentucky Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $610 |
| Room and Board | $10,476 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $24,352 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $610 |
| Room and Board | $10,476 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,424 |
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.