Eastern Kentucky University

4-years Public College In Richmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky University (referred to as EKU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Richmond, KY. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Eastern Kentucky University is $10,130 for Kentucky residents and $20,820 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 14,324 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at Eastern Kentucky University is Doctor's degree- professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Professional Practice), and Doctorate (Other) degrees and programs.

2023 Key Facts

Tuition & Fees	$10,130 (Kentucky Residents) $20,820 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate	64.31%
Student Population	14,324
Test Scores	1,070 (SAT) 20 (ACT)
Graduation Rate	49%
Student to Faculty Ratio	16 to 1

Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1928 - Current).

2021-2022 Tuition & Fees

The undergraduate tuition & fees at Eastern Kentucky University is $10,130 for Kentucky residents and $20,820 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Eastern Kentucky University is $10,596 for Kentucky residents and $14,340 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Eastern Kentucky University offers the alternative tuition plans. 83 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,710 (exclude student loans).

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Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation

The acceptance rate at Eastern Kentucky University is 64.31% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.90%. The average SAT score is 1,070 and the average ACT score is 20. Eastern Kentucky University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 14,324 students are attending at Eastern Kentucky University (12,072 undergraduate students). There are 563 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 410 part-time faculty working for Eastern Kentucky University. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,647 (full-time) and 716 (part-time). The graduation rate at Eastern Kentucky University is 49% and the retention rate is 77% at the school.

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Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services

Eastern Kentucky University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Eastern Kentucky University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Eastern Kentucky University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.

Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Eastern Kentucky University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)	Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities	ROTC (Army) Study abroad Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services	Academic/career services Employment services for students Placement services for completers

Eastern Kentucky University Mission Statement

As a comprehensive public institution, Eastern Kentucky University prepares students to lead productive, responsible, and enriched lives. To accomplish this mission, the University emphasizes 1) Student Success, 2) Regional Stewardship and, 3) Critical and Creative Thinking and Effective Communication. Eastern Kentucky University will be an accessible, nurturing, and academically rigorous center of learning and scholarship that transforms lives and communities and enables them to adapt and succeed in a dynamic, global society.

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