Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, EKU's acceptance rate is 64.31% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.90%. 5,814 men and 10,007 women applied to EKU and 3,771 men and 6,403 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,075 men and 1,662 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at EKU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 15,821 | 5,814 | 10,007 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 10,174 | 3,771 | 6,403 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 2,737 | 1,075 | 1,662 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 64.31% | 64.86% | 63.99% | - | - |
| Yield | 26.90% | 28.51% | 25.96% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 80 students (3% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 2,380 students (87%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at EKU.
The median SAT score is 1,070 with 540 SAT EBRW and 530 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 590 and the 25th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 595 and 25th percentile is 470 .
The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 17 at EKU. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at Eastern Kentucky University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,065, ACT: 21 - public doctoral / research university).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 940 | 1070 | 1185 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 470 | 540 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 530 | 595 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 | 23 |
| ACT English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 2,737 first-year students enrolled in EKU. The proportion of full-time students is 93.31% and part-time students is 6.69%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 39.28% and women students is 60.72%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at EKU.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,737 | 1,075 | 1,662 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 2,554 | 1,006 | 1,548 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 183 | 69 | 114 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at EKU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Eastern Kentucky University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Not Considered |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to EKU.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | admissions.eku.edu/ |
| Online Application | admissions.eku.edu/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Professional Practice), Doctoral (Other) |