Eastern Kentucky University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #1468 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #415 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #373 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #4 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #184 of 1,002 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Top50% | For 18 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 12,070
- Graduates
- 2,395
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- eku.edu
Eastern Kentucky University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 97% | 98% |
| Applicants | 9,206 | 3,222 | 5,984 |
| Admissions | 9,017 | 3,131 | 5,886 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,165 | 833 | 1,332 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 106 | 36 | 70 |
4,603 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,912 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
159 or 7%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1170
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Eastern Kentucky University are 950-1170 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
2,078 or 92%
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 |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 11777 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 860 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 585 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 516 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 342 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 179 (1%) |
| Asian | 171 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 13 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $9,729
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,266 | $9,900 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,266 | $9,900 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,338 | $13,950 |
| Fee in-district | $610 | $550 |
| Fee in-state | $610 | $550 |
| Fee out-of-state | $610 | $550 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 4,094 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,476 |
| Room charge | $5,930 |
| Meal charge | $4,546 |
Eastern Kentucky University Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 53 | 192 | 118 | |
| General Studies | 59 | 163 | ||
| Psychology, General | 209 | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 179 | 11 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 74 | 80 | 14 | |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 120 | |||
| Industrial Safety Technology & Technician | 111 | |||
| Business & Commerce, General | 75 | 7 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 65 | 6 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 40 | 29 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 68 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 63 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 56 | |||
| Homeland Security | 54 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 46 | 6 | ||
| Social Work | 51 | |||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 14 | 34 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 14 | 33 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 46 | |||
| Accounting | 44 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | 6 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 39 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 39 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 30 | 9 | ||
| Agricultural Production Operations, General | 37 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 36 | |||
| Music, General | 24 | 12 | ||
| Finance, General | 36 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 36 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 35 | |||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 34 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 33 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 22 | 10 | ||
| Radio and Television | 32 | |||
| Fire & Arson Investigation and Prevention | 31 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 31 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 27 | 4 | ||
| History, General | 26 | 4 | ||
| Public Administration | 29 | |||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 28 | |||
| Construction Management, General | 27 | |||
| Insurance | 27 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 19 | 7 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 14 | 12 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 24 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 13 | 11 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | 24 | |||
| Public Health, General | 24 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 23 | |||
| Environmental Health | 22 | |||
| Forensic Chemistry | 22 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 21 | |||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 21 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 21 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 20 | |||
| Computer Engineering Technologies & Technicians, Other | 20 | |||
| School Librarian & School Library Media Specialist | 20 | |||
| Fire Services Administration | 19 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 19 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 12 | 6 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 12 | 6 | ||
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology & Technician | 17 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 17 | |||
| Legal Assistant & Paralegal | 3 | 13 | ||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 16 | |||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 16 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 14 | |||
| Fashion Merchandising | 14 | |||
| Sociology, General | 14 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 14 | |||
| Technical Teacher Education | 6 | 7 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 13 | |||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 13 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 13 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 12 | |||
| Creative Writing | 12 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 11 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 11 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 9 | |||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 8 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 8 | |||
| Agricultural & Animal & Plant & Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 7 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 7 | |||
| Physics, General | 7 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Corrections | 6 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Statistics, General | 4 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Economics, General | 4 | |||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 4 | |||
| American Sign Language, Other | 3 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Ornamental Horticulture | 3 | |||
| Journalism | 2 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 198 | 2,635 | 769 | 45 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 41% | 49% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 31 | 117 |
| 1992 | 29 | 166 |
| 1993 | 39 | 265 |
| 1994 | 30 | 208 |
| 1995 | 28 | 266 |
| 1996 | 22 | 260 |
| 1997 | 36 | 264 |
| 1998 | 46 | 271 |
| 1999 | 36 | 310 |
| 2000 | 38 | 382 |
| 2001 | 52 | 450 |
| 2002 | 67 | 553 |
| 2003 | 59 | 600 |
| 2004 | 62 | 716 |
| 2005 | 74 | 984 |
| 2006 | 89 | 1189 |
| 2007 | 82 | 1428 |
| 2008 | 100 | 1503 |
| 2009 | 109 | 1843 |
| 2010 | 131 | 2097 |
| 2011 | 192 | 2633 |
| 2012 | 205 | 2884 |
| 2013 | 201 | 3370 |
| 2014 | 217 | 3890 |
| 2015 | 204 | 4567 |
| 2016 | 187 | 4449 |
| 2017 | 153 | 4778 |
| 2018 | 158 | 4741 |
| 2019 | 147 | 5213 |
| 2020 | 137 | 6154 |
| 2021 | 153 | 6433 |
Eastern Kentucky University alumni
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Lee Majors
- Enrolled in Eastern Kentucky University
- In 1962 graduated with bachelor's degree in physical education and history
- Occupations
- actorsingerfilm actortelevision actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Lee Majors is an American actor. Majors portrayed the characters of Heath Barkley in the American television Western series The Big Valley (1965–1969), Colonel Steve Austin in the American television science fiction action series The Six Million Dollar Man (1973–1978), and Colt Seavers in American television action series The Fall Guy (1981–1986).
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Thaksin Shinawatra
- Occupations
- politicianentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Thaksin Shinawatra, also known by Thai netizens as Tony Woodsome, is a Thai businessman, politician and visiting professor. He served in the Thai Police from 1973 to 1987, and was the Prime Minister of Thailand from 2001 to 2006.
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Sam Champion
- Occupations
- weather presenter
- Biography
-
Samuel James Champion is an American weather anchor who is best known for his combined 25-year career on the ABC flagship station 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.
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Jessamyn Duke
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighterThai boxerprofessional wrestler
- 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 | 1,887 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (859) 622 1020 |