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Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY · Town · 12,318 students
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Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$11,040
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
50%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$45,795
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
78%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is a regional public institution best known for its powerhouse programs in aviation, criminal justice, forensic science, and fire and safety engineering. Centered on "The Campus Beautiful" in Richmond, the university distinguishes itself with the nationally acclaimed College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science and hands-on professional pipelines like its premier collegiate flight training center. Student life offers an engaging, close-knit community framed by the Appalachian foothills, complete with vibrant NCAA Division I athletics and the distinctive EKU BookSmart initiative, which provides free undergraduate textbooks to all students.

Wikipedia:Eastern Kentucky University is a public university in Richmond, Kentucky, United States. It also maintains branch campuses in Corbin, Hazard, and Manchester and offers over 40 online undergraduate and graduate options.

Location
Richmond, KY, 40475-3102 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
92 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$10,320$21,230
Housing & food (on campus)$12,268$12,268
Books & supplies$0$0
Cost of attendance$23,735$34,645 est.
Average net price$11,040Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$21,230
In-state: $10,320
Housing & food (on campus)$12,268
Books & supplies$0
Cost of attendance$34,645 est.
In-state: $23,735
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $11,040
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$8,591
$30–48k
$8,005
$48–75k
$10,382
$75–110k
$14,384
$110k+
$17,009
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
50%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
41%
Back for yr 2
77%
Transferred
2%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
50% graduated · 26% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 23% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$38,611
10 yrs after entry$45,795
Debt
Median at graduation$22,500
Monthly payment$239
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$26.3k
90th percentile$37,500
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
78%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1149
R 440–530 · M 440–550
ACT midpoint
21
Comp 19–25 · E 20–26 · M 18–25
SAT middle 50%: 880–1080
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Application deadlines · first-year, fall 2027 entry
Regular Decision
Aug 1 2026
passed
Not binding: the standard deadline.
Checked Sep 2026 · eku.edu · Confirm on the school's site before you apply.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
17 : 1
Pell grant
41%
First-gen
40%
Family income
$39,224
Independent
25%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
14%
Race & ethnicity
White
80%
Hispanic
6%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FCS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$38,611
After 10 yrs
$45,795
Psychology, General262
Criminal Justice and Corrections170
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities163
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing118
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians101
Biology, General87
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods80
Social Work78
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness77
Business/Commerce, General72
Fire Protection68
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions65
Air Transportation59
Accounting and Related Services59
Homeland Security47
Business Administration, Management and Operations42
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$98M
Full-time faculty
56%
Faculty salary
$7,826/mo
Teaching spend
$9,026
per student
Federal loans
41%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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