Eastern Kentucky University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1550 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #424 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #378 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #252 of 1,018 | For Law Enforcement |
| Top50% | For 54 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 13,448
- Graduates
- 2,225
- 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% | 78% |
| Applicants | 17,024 | 6,313 | 10,711 |
| Admissions | 13,212 | 4,889 | 8,323 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,562 | 1,106 | 1,456 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 73 | 31 | 42 |
6,148 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,246 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
9 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 880
or below
75% of them
had 1080
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Eastern Kentucky University are 880-1080 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,561 or 97%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Eastern Kentucky University are 19-25 (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 | 12461 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1051 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 852 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 782 (5%) |
| Asian | 189 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 149 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 142 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 15 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 14 (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
- $11,468
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,020 | $10,494 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,020 | $10,494 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,930 | $14,328 |
| Fee in-district | $300 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $300 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $300 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,710 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,268 |
| Room charge | $7,178 |
| Meal charge | $5,090 |
Eastern Kentucky University majors
Eastern Kentucky University has granted 2,199 bachelor's degrees across 75 programs, 749 master's across 36 programs, and 47 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 | 245 | 38 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 34 | 101 | 80 | |
| General Studies | 29 | 155 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 147 | 9 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 61 | 48 | 16 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 75 | 41 | ||
| Social Work | 58 | 36 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 88 | |||
| Industrial Safety Technology & Technician | 81 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 45 | 23 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 61 | 3 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 63 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 28 | 28 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 52 | |||
| Accounting | 50 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 49 | |||
| Finance, General | 48 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 47 | |||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 45 | |||
| Forensic Chemistry | 41 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 20 | 19 | ||
| Homeland Security | 39 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 36 | |||
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 35 | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 5 | 29 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | 22 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 32 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 26 | 5 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 31 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 31 | |||
| History, General | 23 | 5 | ||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 4 | 24 | ||
| Fire & Arson Investigation and Prevention | 25 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 25 | |||
| Music, General | 21 | 4 | ||
| Insurance | 24 | |||
| Clinical Psychology | 10 | 12 | ||
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 21 | |||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 21 | |||
| Computer Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 20 | |||
| Public Administration | 20 | |||
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | 20 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 19 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 19 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 11 | 7 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 17 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 17 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 17 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 16 | |||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 16 | |||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 9 | 6 | ||
| Environmental Health | 15 | |||
| Radio and Television | 15 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 14 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 14 | |||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 13 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 9 | 4 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 10 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 11 | |||
| Creative Writing | 10 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 10 | |||
| Sociology, General | 10 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 9 | |||
| Public Health, General | 9 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 9 | |||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 9 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 8 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 4 | 4 | ||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 8 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Agricultural & Animal & Plant & Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 7 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 6 | |||
| Fire Services Administration | 6 | |||
| Technical Teacher Education | 1 | 5 | ||
| Corrections | 5 | |||
| Physics, General | 5 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 4 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 3 | |||
| Fashion Merchandising | 3 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 3 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Statistics, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 97 | 2,199 | 749 | 47 |
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% | 46% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Eastern Kentucky University has published 4,949 scientific papers with 81,452 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Medicine, Biology, Sociology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 53 | 328 |
| 1994 | 46 | 180 |
| 1995 | 44 | 250 |
| 1996 | 43 | 245 |
| 1997 | 54 | 256 |
| 1998 | 62 | 261 |
| 1999 | 54 | 272 |
| 2000 | 57 | 382 |
| 2001 | 67 | 387 |
| 2002 | 96 | 498 |
| 2003 | 69 | 649 |
| 2004 | 80 | 762 |
| 2005 | 104 | 974 |
| 2006 | 114 | 1127 |
| 2007 | 102 | 1277 |
| 2008 | 133 | 1352 |
| 2009 | 126 | 1539 |
| 2010 | 186 | 1810 |
| 2011 | 223 | 2256 |
| 2012 | 235 | 2450 |
| 2013 | 249 | 2870 |
| 2014 | 244 | 3251 |
| 2015 | 235 | 3740 |
| 2016 | 226 | 3932 |
| 2017 | 189 | 4205 |
| 2018 | 209 | 4691 |
| 2019 | 185 | 5365 |
| 2020 | 188 | 6353 |
| 2021 | 197 | 6375 |
| 2022 | 159 | 5983 |
| 2023 | 145 | 5906 |
| 2024 | 106 | 5454 |
| 2025 | 101 | 4890 |
Eastern Kentucky University alumni
-
Lee Majors
- Enrolled in Eastern Kentucky University
- In 1962 graduated with bachelor's degree in physical education
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorfilm actorvoice actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Harvey Lee Yeary, known professionally as 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
- businesspersonentrepreneurlecturerwriterrefugee
- Biography
-
Thaksin Shinawatra is a Thai former politician, businessman, and police officer who served as the 23rd prime minister of Thailand from 2001 until his overthrow in 2006. Since 2009 he has also been a citizen of Montenegro.
-
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
- Thai boxerprofessional wrestlermixed martial arts fighter
- 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 | 1,936 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
Location and contacts
| Address | 521 Lancaster Ave Richmond, Kentucky, 40475-3102 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 35,000 |
| Phone | 8596221000 |