Eastern Kentucky University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1601 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #431 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #387 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #248 of 1,002 | For Law Enforcement |
| Top50% | For 55 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 12,726
- Graduates
- 2,282
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- eku.edu
Eastern Kentucky University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Eastern Kentucky University has an acceptance rate of 78% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 77% | 79% |
| Applicants | 17,082 | 6,356 | 10,726 |
| Admissions | 13,340 | 4,865 | 8,475 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,601 | 1,007 | 1,594 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 181 | 72 | 109 |
6,183 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,690 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
78 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1190
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Eastern Kentucky University are 930-1190 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,418 or 87%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Eastern Kentucky University are 17-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 11998 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 973 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 788 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 699 (5%) |
| Asian | 212 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 146 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 142 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 18 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,460
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,830 | $10,296 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,830 | $10,296 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,520 | $14,040 |
| Fee in-district | $300 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $300 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,688 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,735 |
| Room charge | $6,695 |
| Meal charge | $5,040 |
Eastern Kentucky University majors
Eastern Kentucky University has granted 2,264 bachelor's degrees across 73 programs, 737 master's across 40 programs, and 62 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Eastern Kentucky University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 257 | 40 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 32 | 118 | 107 | |
| General Studies | 40 | 163 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 65 | 74 | 21 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 140 | 7 | ||
| Industrial Safety Technology & Technician | 101 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 72 | 27 | ||
| Social Work | 78 | 18 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 89 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 63 | 4 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 38 | 26 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 59 | |||
| Accounting | 58 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 51 | |||
| Homeland Security | 47 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 36 | 6 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 42 | |||
| Public Administration | 38 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 38 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 22 | 14 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 10 | 26 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 17 | 18 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 34 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 32 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 30 | 1 | ||
| Radio and Television | 31 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 25 | 5 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 30 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 29 | |||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 29 | |||
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 28 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 27 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 27 | |||
| Public Health, General | 26 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 25 | |||
| Music, General | 17 | 7 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 11 | 12 | ||
| Fire Services Administration | 23 | |||
| Fire & Arson Investigation and Prevention | 23 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 23 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 10 | 12 | ||
| Finance, General | 22 | |||
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 22 | |||
| Forensic Chemistry | 22 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 2 | 20 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | 15 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 21 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 17 | 4 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 21 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 19 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 19 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 19 | |||
| Insurance | 18 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 16 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 15 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 8 | 7 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 15 | |||
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | 15 | |||
| History, General | 13 | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 14 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | 10 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 13 | |||
| Technical Teacher Education | 3 | 10 | ||
| Computer Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 12 | |||
| Environmental Health | 12 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 11 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 11 | |||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 11 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | 3 | ||
| Statistics, General | 10 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 9 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 9 | |||
| Creative Writing | 8 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 8 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | |||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 6 | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 6 | |||
| Physics, General | 6 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 5 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Agricultural & Animal & Plant & Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 4 | |||
| Corrections | 4 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 3 | |||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 3 | |||
| Fashion Merchandising | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | |||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 1 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 120 | 2,264 | 737 | 62 |
Eastern Kentucky University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 42% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 45% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Eastern Kentucky University has published 4,865 scientific papers with 77,557 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Medicine, Sociology, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 34 | 188 |
| 1993 | 53 | 328 |
| 1994 | 46 | 180 |
| 1995 | 44 | 250 |
| 1996 | 42 | 245 |
| 1997 | 52 | 256 |
| 1998 | 61 | 260 |
| 1999 | 54 | 269 |
| 2000 | 57 | 380 |
| 2001 | 67 | 386 |
| 2002 | 96 | 494 |
| 2003 | 69 | 647 |
| 2004 | 80 | 761 |
| 2005 | 104 | 974 |
| 2006 | 114 | 1127 |
| 2007 | 102 | 1277 |
| 2008 | 133 | 1352 |
| 2009 | 126 | 1540 |
| 2010 | 186 | 1810 |
| 2011 | 222 | 2255 |
| 2012 | 235 | 2451 |
| 2013 | 248 | 2880 |
| 2014 | 244 | 3251 |
| 2015 | 235 | 3736 |
| 2016 | 225 | 3928 |
| 2017 | 189 | 4202 |
| 2018 | 209 | 4693 |
| 2019 | 184 | 5360 |
| 2020 | 188 | 6353 |
| 2021 | 197 | 6365 |
| 2022 | 158 | 5969 |
| 2023 | 145 | 5906 |
| 2024 | 105 | 5357 |
Eastern Kentucky University alumni
-
Lee Majors
- Enrolled in Eastern Kentucky University
- In 1962 graduated with bachelor's degree in history and physical education
- Occupations
- film producersingeractortelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Lee Majors is an American actor. He portrayed the characters of Heath Barkley on the American television Western series The Big Valley (1965–1969), Colonel Steve Austin on the American television science-fiction action series The Six Million Dollar Man (1973–1978), and Colt Seavers on the American television action series The Fall Guy (1981–1986).
-
Thaksin Shinawatra
- Enrolled in Eastern Kentucky University
- Graduated with Doctor of Philosophy
- Occupations
- politicianmillionairebusinesspersonentrepreneurlecturer
- Biography
-
Thaksin Shinawatra is a Thai politician and businessman who served as the 23rd prime minister of Thailand from 2001 to 2006.
-
Sam Champion
- Enrolled in Eastern Kentucky University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
- Occupations
- weather presenter
- Biography
-
Samuel James Champion is an American weather anchor with WABC-TV and Good Morning America. He formerly co-anchored AMHQ: America's Morning Headquarters and 23.5 Degrees With Sam Champion on The Weather Channel.
-
Jessamyn Duke
- Occupations
- professional wrestlermixed martial arts fighterThai boxer
- Biography
-
Jessamyn Laurel Duke is an American professional wrestler and former mixed martial artist. As a wrestler, she worked with WWE as part of their NXT brand. She formerly competed for Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Invicta Fighting Championships in the women's bantamweight division.
General info
| Alternative names | Eastern EKU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1906 |
| Motto | Where Students and Learning Come First |
| Colors | maroon, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,925 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 521 Lancaster Ave Richmond, Kentucky, 40475-3102 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 35,000 |
| Phone | 8596221000 |