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Eastern Kentucky University

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  • 521 Lancaster Ave
    Richmond , KY 40475-3102
    (859) 622-1000
    www.eku.edu
    Setting
    Town, distant from an urban area
    Enrollment
    19,730
    Full time
    15,850
    Part time
    3,880
    Men full time
    6,386
    Women full time
    9,464
    Mission Statement

    Eastern Kentucky University is a student-centered comprehensive public university dedicated to high-quality instruction, service, and scholarship.

    Eastern Kentucky University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Masters
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

    Eastern Kentucky University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    1%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    4%
    Hispanic
    1%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    92%
    Non-Resident Alien
    1%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    1%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • Eastern Kentucky University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $30
    Applied
    6,761
    Admitted
    4,406
    Enrolled
    2,487
    Admitted %
    65%

    Eastern Kentucky University Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Required
    Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Eastern Kentucky University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    -
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
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    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
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    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
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    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
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    Students submitting ACT
    97%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    18
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    23

  • Eastern Kentucky University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $6,142
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $15,842
    Books and Supplies
    $800
    On-campus room and board
    $5,688
    Off-campus room and board
    $5,800

    Eastern Kentucky University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    95%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    33% , $3,334 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    44% , $880 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    50% , $3,171 on average

  • Eastern Kentucky University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Agricultural Production Operations, General 0 15 0
    Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other 4 0 0
    Ornamental Horticulture 0 8 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0 44 8
    Ecology 0 5 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Accounting 0 50 0
    Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 4 0 0
    Business Administration and Management, General 0 27 0
    Business/Commerce, General 0 34 16
    Construction Management 0 26 0
    Fashion Merchandising 0 15 0
    Finance, General 0 18 0
    Insurance 0 8 0
    Management Information Systems, General 0 9 0
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0 28 0
    Office Management and Supervision 0 6 0
    Real Estate 0 0 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Associate Bachelor Master
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0 36 0
    Journalism 0 13 0
    Public Relations/Image Management 0 20 0
    Radio and Television 0 29 0
    Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Printing Management 0 4 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 0 7 0
    Computer Science 0 0 12
    Education Associate Bachelor Master
    Business Teacher Education 0 1 0
    College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 0 0 0
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 0 26
    Education, General 0 0 55
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness 0 9 0
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments 0 0 17
    Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 0 0 171
    Elementary Education and Teaching 0 153 48
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 0 1 0
    Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0 29 0
    Music Teacher Education 0 0 0
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0 58 28
    School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist 0 0 16
    Secondary Education and Teaching 0 0 11
    Special Education and Teaching, General 0 33 21
    Technical Teacher Education 6 0 0
    Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0 16 10
    Engineering Associate Bachelor Master
    Engineering, Other 3 0 0
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians Associate Bachelor Master
    Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology 1 13 0
    Industrial Technology/Technician 16 0 0
    Manufacturing Technology/Technician 0 13 3
    Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician 0 25 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Associate Bachelor Master
    English Language and Literature, General 0 50 12
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Child Care Provider/Assistant 8 0 0
    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 0 16 0
    Housing and Human Environments, General 0 0 0
    Human Development and Family Studies, General 0 21 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Associate Bachelor Master
    French Language and Literature 0 1 0
    Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 0 27 0
    Spanish Language and Literature 0 10 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Athletic Training/Trainer 0 12 0
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 0 29 0
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0 6 0
    Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician 6 0 0
    Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 0 13 0
    Dietetics/Dietitian 0 0 2
    Dietitian Assistant 1 0 0
    Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 6 4 0
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0 24 0
    Medical Office Management/Administration 0 3 0
    Medical/Clinical Assistant 12 0 0
    Nursing/Registered Nurse 104 161 31
    Occupational Therapy/Therapist 0 45 3
    Public Health, General 0 0 9
    History Associate Bachelor Master
    History, General 0 47 7
    Legal Professions and Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    Legal Assistant/Paralegal 5 5 0
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate Bachelor Master
    General Studies 0 88 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Associate Bachelor Master
    Mathematics, General 0 23 4
    Statistics, General 0 3 0
    Natural Resources and Conservation Associate Bachelor Master
    Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 0 16 0
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 0 22 4
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Associate Bachelor Master
    Philosophy 0 9 0
    Physical Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Chemistry, General 0 28 4
    Geology/Earth Science, General 0 7 5
    Physics, General 0 3 0
    Psychology Associate Bachelor Master
    Clinical Psychology 0 0 10
    Industrial and Organizational Psychology 0 0 6
    Psychology, General 0 89 10
    School Psychology 0 0 0
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Associate Bachelor Master
    Public Administration 0 0 9
    Social Work 0 43 0
    Security and Protective Services Associate Bachelor Master
    Corrections 2 24 5
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0 155 0
    Criminal Justice/Police Science 11 30 16
    Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician 0 55 0
    Forensic Science and Technology 0 21 0
    Securities Services Administration/Management 0 0 2
    Security and Loss Prevention Services 0 13 0
    Security and Protective Services, Other 0 1 24
    Social Sciences Associate Bachelor Master
    Anthropology 0 17 0
    Economics, General 0 6 0
    Geography 0 2 0
    Political Science and Government, General 0 22 1
    Sociology 0 33 0
    Transportation and Materials Moving Associate Bachelor Master
    Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 0 12 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Associate Bachelor Master
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0 7 0
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 0 45 0
    Music, General 0 29 7

  • Eastern Kentucky University Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Mar 15th
    Regular application deadline
    Aug 1st
    Fall application deadline
    Jul 15th
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    -
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Aug 1st
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    No set date
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    -

  • Eastern Kentucky University Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
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    Application Link
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    Scholarship Calculator Link
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    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    -
    Enable Regional Events
    -
    Next Connect Link Url
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    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    Eastern Kentucky University Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    Yes
    Basketball program
    Yes
    Baseball program
    Yes
    Cross country/track program
    Yes

    Eastern Kentucky University Military Programs

    ROTC
    Yes
    Army
    Yes
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    No

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Eastern Kentucky University Scholarships

Merit Scholarships Available:

 Amount
Agee Memorial Dyslexia Scholarship Fund $1,000 R R R
Alumni Endowed Scholarship $500 R
Commonwealth Scholar Award - R
Dr. Rodney Gross Scholarship $1,000 - $3,000 R
Excellence Award - R
Founders Award - R
Honors Program Book Award - R
Honors Program Scholarship - R
J. W. Thurman Alumni Scholarship $500 R
Presidential Scholarship - R
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Student Reviews of Eastern Kentucky University

5
based on 2 reviews

  • Chelsea from Richmond, KY

    I am From South Florida but since i been here I have never thought of going back after graduation. The people friendly, students are hard workers, Professors want to help you learn. I was having trouble in one of my classes so i asked my professor… more read full review

    I am From South Florida but since i been here I have never thought of going back after graduation. The people friendly, students are hard workers, Professors want to help you learn. I was having trouble in one of my classes so i asked my professor what i could do and he offered to set up a study group with other student, also suggest a different textbook for me. read full review

  • Stephanie from Cincinnati, OH

    At 15000 students we have a nice size student body. If you like interacting with people from different backgrounds EKU is the place for you. There is a huge international studies program in my first year at EKU I meet people from Saudi Arabia,… more read full review

    At 15000 students we have a nice size student body. If you like interacting with people from different backgrounds EKU is the place for you. There is a huge international studies program in my first year at EKU I meet people from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Spain, and Russia. If you like schools that are in college towns Richmond is the place for you. The local business love the students of EKU not only do we keep there businesses running but they are also interested in our success. If you want to expand you horizon and meet some great people come to EKU. read full review

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