Eastern Kentucky University
Overview
Student Population
| Location | Richmond, Kentucky |
| Online | eku.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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 9,117 prospective students applied, and 7,958 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,426 enrolled in the school. 11,166 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,649 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $8,996 plus fees of $670. Eastern is ranked 977 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1020/1190 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.22 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Kentucky Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $670 |
| Room and Board | $10,040 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,706 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $670 |
| Room and Board | $10,040 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,800 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,484 |
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% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| W |
Western Kentucky UniversityBowling Green, Kentucky |
| W |
West Virginia University Institute of TechnologyMontgomery, West Virginia |
| I |
Indiana University Purdue University IndianapolisIndianapolis, Indiana |
| N |
University of North AlabamaFlorence, Alabama |
| P |
Penn State Fayette Eberly CampusUniontown, Pennsylvania |
| C |
Cleveland State UniversityCleveland, Ohio |
| Y |
Youngstown State UniversityYoungstown, Ohio |
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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.
