Richmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Eastern Kentucky University is a four-year, public school located in Richmond, KY.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

78% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 17,024 applied, 13,212 accepted, and 2,635 enrolled in EKU.
1,137 men and 1,498 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

970 SAT, 23 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 970 and ACT score is 23. The SAT score of 970 is a little bit lower than average, 25 to 33 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total8809701080
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing440480530
Math440490550
ACT Score
Composite192325
Math182225
English202326
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $10,320 for Kentucky residents and $21,230 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $10,794 for Kentucky residents and $14,628 for others.
Tuition has increased by 1.97% compared to last year at Eastern Kentucky University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

10,158 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,622.
For freshmen, 2,498 students (99%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $11,460.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 15,673 students enrolled EKU in 2025.
By gender, 6,077 men and 9,596 women students are enrolled.
There are 13,448 undergraduate and 2,225 graduate students.
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164 Major Programs

  • 3 programs through online
  • 44 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of EKU is 50%.
The retention rate is 77% for full-time and 77% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
50%
Retention Rate
77%
Students to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 980 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for EKU and the average faculty salary is $70,289. The studetns to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
There are 2,463 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $58,114.
Number of Faculties
980
Average Faculty Salary
$70,289
Number of Staffs
2,463
Average Staff Salary
$58,114

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Eastern Kentucky University is a member of Ohio Valley Conference (OVC).
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