Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Ave
Richmond KY 40475
(859) 622-1000
General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Distant
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
16,050 (13,839 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
73% / 27%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
38% / 62%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
86% / 14%
- In-State / Out-of-State
83% / 17%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,312
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$17,280
- Room & Board$6,480
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
87%
- Average Financial Aid Package$9,162
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$14,976
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants6,948
- Students Admitted
4,788
(69%)
- Students Enrolled2,493
(36%)
- Average High School GPA3.1
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-23
See More About Admissions »
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Journalism
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Printing Management
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Computer Science
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Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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English Language and Literature, General
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Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
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Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
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Dietitian Assistant
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Medical Office Management/Administration
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Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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General Studies
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Statistics, General
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Natural resources and conservation
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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Corrections
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Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
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Forensic Science and Technology
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants6,948
- Students Admitted
4,788
(69%)
- Students Enrolled2,493
(36%)
- Average High School GPA3.1
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-23
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$35
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline08/01
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$6,312
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$17,280
- Room & Board$6,480
- Books & Supplies$1,000
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$263
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$720
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid87%
- Average Financial Aid Package$9,162
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$14,976
- Federal Grants57%$1,880
- Pell Grants57%$1,665
- Other Federal Grants29%$417
- State & Local Grants38%$919
- Institutional Grants12%$1,554
- Federal Loans79%$3,149
- Non-Federal Loans6%$4,377
Questions, Answers and Advice
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