School Summary

Eastern Kentucky University


General Information:

Founded in 1906, Eastern Kentucky University is seated on 500 acres located in Madison county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 17:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 3 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 1800. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

521 Lancaster Avenue

Richmond, KY
40475-3102
For more information call: 859 622-1000. This school has a website at https://www.eku.edu/
Application information for this school is available at admissions.eku.edu


Application Deadline: July
Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $9,830.00 $20,520.00
Room and Board $11,718.00 $11,718.00
Fees $1,160.00 $1,160.00
Total $22,708.00 $33,398.00

This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.eku.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Cooperative (work-study) program, Internships, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 3.85% 2.56%
600-699 21.79% 21.79%
500-599 42.31% 39.74%
400-499 28.21% 29.49%
300-399 3.85% 6.41%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 4.66%
24-29 24.21%
18-23 45.86%
12-17 24.7%
6-11 0.58%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 15%
11-25% 22.00%
26-50% 30.00%
Under 50% 33.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Archery, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Fencing, Football, Golf, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Racquetball, Riflery, Rock climbing, Rugby, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Weight lifting, Water polo, Cross-country running

Archery, Bowling, Basketball, Equestrian sports, Fencing, Golf, Racquetball, Riflery, Rock climbing, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Water polo, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 5,117
Female 7,609
Total 12,726


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 5,788
Female 9,220
Total 15,008

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 7%
Hispanic 5%
Native American 0%
White 80%
Other 6%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 80%
At Least 25 Years Old 20%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 86%
Out Of State 14%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 40%
Live Off Campus 60%


Homecoming, Fall Festival, Spring Fling

Honor Society, Regular Society


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 19.0701                                           Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 27.0501                                           Statistics, General
  • 19.0501                                           Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 26.0102                                           Biomedical Sciences, General
  • 51.0904                                           Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • 43.0301                                           Homeland Security
  • 43.0201                                           Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
  • 43.0403                                           Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
  • 43.0202                                           Fire Services Administration
  • 43.0205                                           Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention
  • 22.0000                                           Legal Studies
  • 01.0603                                           Ornamental Horticulture
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 51.2207                                           Public Health Education and Promotion
  • 24.0103                                           Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 30.2001                                           International/Globalization Studies
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 40.0510                                           Forensic Chemistry
  • 43.0402                                           Criminalistics and Criminal Science
  • 15.1501                                           Engineering/Industrial Management
  • 51.2202                                           Environmental Health
  • 43.0406                                           Forensic Science and Technology
  • 13.0301                                           Curriculum and Instruction
  • 13.1015                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
  • 13.1004                                           Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
  • 13.1003                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 01.0301                                           Agricultural Production Operations, General
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 49.0101                                           Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
  • 52.0101                                           Business/Commerce, General
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0702                                           Geographic Information Science and Cartography
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 09.0701                                           Radio and Television
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.0401                                           Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 51.1105                                           Pre-Nursing Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 15.1201                                           Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 15.0703                                           Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 04.0301                                           City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
  • 10.0302                                           Printing Management
  • 49.0102                                           Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 51.2306                                           Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • 19.0709                                           Child Care Provider/Assistant
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 03.0601                                           Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
  • 31.0301                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 16.1603                                           Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 52.1701                                           Insurance
  • 52.2001                                           Construction Management, General
  • 22.0302                                           Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • 43.0107                                           Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • 51.0706                                           Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.1902                                           Fashion Merchandising
  • 43.0102                                           Corrections
  • 52.0204                                           Office Management and Supervision
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1337                                           Earth Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1325                                           French Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1328                                           History Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1329                                           Physics Teacher Education
  • 13.1330                                           Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1319                                           Technical Teacher Education
  • 13.1320                                           Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1303                                           Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
  • 13.1308                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 51.1004                                           Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 51.0204                                           Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 01.9999                                           Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other
  • 15.1299                                           Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • 14.9999                                           Engineering, Other
  • 51.1199                                           Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 13.1399                                           Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
  • 16.1699                                           American Sign Language, Other
  • 43.0106                                           Forensic Science and Technology
  • 43.0116                                           Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.