Eastern Kentucky University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Richmond, KY
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#5 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

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Overview

Total enrollment

15,673

Location Richmond, Kentucky
Website eku.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Eastern Kentucky University is located in Richmond, Kentucky, approximately 25 miles southeast of Lexington in the state's Bluegrass region. The main campus spans 675 acres of rolling hills, featuring a mix of contemporary and Colonial Revival-style architecture, with the historic Keen Johnson Building serving as a campus centerpiece. Founded in 1906 as a teacher training institution, EKU has evolved into a comprehensive public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in criminal justice, nursing, education, and occupational therapy. The university maintains a robust residential life system with multiple housing options for students, and competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Colonels in the Atlantic Sun Conference. The campus includes extended learning centers in Corbin, Manchester, and several other Kentucky locations to serve regional students.

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Ratings

Eastern is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

5 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Eastern Kentucky University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 880/1080
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/25
GPA 3.39

Acceptance Rate

77.6%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 19.9%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Kentucky Resident Tuition

$10,320

Out of State Resident Tuition

$21,230

Breakdown

Tuition $10,320
Books and Supplies $0
Other Fees $300
Room and Board $12,268
Budget for Other Expenses $3,650
Total One Year Cost $26,538

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Student 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 majors at Eastern Kentucky University are Health Professions, Education, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 16% of students major in Health Professions, 16% in Education, and 14% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.