Overview
Eastern Kentucky University, located in Richmond, KY, is a regional, public institution of higher education offering more than 100 diverse and in-demand degrees and concentrations. EKU provides a high-quality and affordable education to nearly 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Whether attending EKU's beautiful main campus, online or a regional campus, students benefit from a tradition of student success and receive one-on-one support from faculty and staff.
Acceptance Rate:
78%
Average Net Price:
$14,151
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
24
Average SAT Composite
1144
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $10,320 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $21,230 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $12,268 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
1%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
39%
Average Aid Per Year
$11,460
39%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,298
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,161
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
88%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3956
47%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,298
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$57,625,984
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$14,033,022
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
45%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,100
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$218
Students receiving federal loans
45%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,796
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,623
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
17082
Students Applied
92%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
2002
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | July 5 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 |
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
87%
Submitting ACT
3%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1144
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
15,008
Total Number of Undergrads
12,726
0
100
34%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
52%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
104
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
53
Countries Represented
44
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
40%
Student Organizations
160
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
32%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
40%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Colonels
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Atlantic Sun Conference
Total Male Athletes
226
Total Female Athletes
127
Intramural Sports
16
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Eastern Kentucky University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$39,300
Top 5 Cities
Lexington
Louisville
Cincinnati
Knoxville
Huntington
Top 5 Employers
Eastern Kentucky University
University of Kentucky
Fayette County Public Schools
US Army
Amazon
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Education
Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Loan Default Rate
9%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$218
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