Egerton University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3278 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #79 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #7 of 63 | In Kenya |
| #622 of 2,632 | For Forestry |
| Top50% | For 34 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 33%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- egerton.ac.ke
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | September to May |
We've calculated the 33% acceptance rate for Egerton University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Egerton University has published 4,076 scientific papers with 67,724 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Geography and Cartography, Chemistry, Agricultural Science, Engineering, and Sociology.
Egerton University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 8 | 4 |
| 1993 | 16 | 8 |
| 1994 | 5 | 9 |
| 1995 | 16 | 10 |
| 1996 | 7 | 12 |
| 1997 | 10 | 21 |
| 1998 | 18 | 21 |
| 1999 | 13 | 18 |
| 2000 | 26 | 53 |
| 2001 | 31 | 68 |
| 2002 | 41 | 97 |
| 2003 | 39 | 128 |
| 2004 | 41 | 173 |
| 2005 | 41 | 196 |
| 2006 | 57 | 325 |
| 2007 | 65 | 319 |
| 2008 | 59 | 473 |
| 2009 | 59 | 576 |
| 2010 | 64 | 723 |
| 2011 | 74 | 953 |
| 2012 | 93 | 1130 |
| 2013 | 104 | 1345 |
| 2014 | 217 | 1723 |
| 2015 | 187 | 2117 |
| 2016 | 233 | 3449 |
| 2017 | 235 | 4390 |
| 2018 | 243 | 4754 |
| 2019 | 268 | 5474 |
| 2020 | 356 | 6789 |
| 2021 | 418 | 7870 |
| 2022 | 394 | 7663 |
| 2023 | 349 | 7925 |
| 2024 | 251 | 7878 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Egerton University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (KES) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts | 150,000 |
| Bachelor of Science | 170,000 |
| Bachelor of Education | 160,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | 300,000 |
| Master of Science | 250,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Egerton University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Arid Land Studies, Biochemistry, Biomedicine, Business and Commerce, Civil Engineering, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Control Engineering, Criminology, Dairy, Development Studies, Dietetics, Economics, Education, English, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, Forest Management, Gender Studies, Geography, History, Horticulture, Hotel and Restaurant, Hotel Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Sciences, Interior Design, International Studies, Law, Library Science, Logistics Management, Management, Media Studies, Medicine, Military Science, Natural Resources, Nursing, Nutrition, Peace and Disarmament, Preschool Education, Primary Education, Production Engineering, Protective Services, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science Education, Small Business, Social and Community Services, Sociology, Software Engineering, Soil Management, Statistics, Surgery, Swahili, Textile Design, Tourism, Veterinary Science, Water Science, Wildlife, Women's Studies |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Applied Linguistics, Applied Mathematics, Arid Land Studies, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Civil Security, Criminal Law, Criminology, Curriculum, Development Studies, Dietetics, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Floriculture, Food Science, Fruit Production, Gender Studies, Genetics, Geography, Health Administration, History, Horticulture, Human Resources, Information Sciences, Information Technology, Journalism, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Medical Parasitology, Natural Resources, Nutrition, Parasitology, Philosophy, Physics, Plant and Crop Protection, Plant Pathology, Protective Services, Public Administration, Public Health, Religion, Science Education, Social Work, Sociology, Soil Science, Statistics, Swahili, Water Science, Women's Studies, Zoology |
| Doctor's Degree | Aeronautical and Aerospace Engineering, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Applied Mathematics, Arid Land Studies, Biochemistry, Business Administration, Chemistry, Crop Production, Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Geography, Horticulture, Literature, Management, Mathematics Education, Natural Resources, Nutrition, Parasitology, Physics, Plant Pathology, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science Education, Sociology, Soil Science, Statistics, Swahili, Town Planning, Water Science |
Notable alumni
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Francis Omondi Ogolla
- Occupations
- military officerfighter pilot
- Biography
-
General Francis Omondi Ogolla was a Kenyan military officer who served from April 2023 to April 2024 as the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF).
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Frederick Sumaye
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Frederick Tluway Sumaye is a Tanzanian politician who was Prime Minister of Tanzania from 28 November 1995 to 30 December 2005.
Egerton University faculties and divisions
| Campus : Nakuru Town Campus College | Business and Commerce, Health Sciences |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Dairy, Food Science, Food Technology, Horticulture, Soil Science |
| Faculty : Arts and Social Sciences | Civil Security, Economics, History, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Languages, Peace and Disarmament, Philosophy, Religion, Social Studies |
| Faculty : Commerce | Accountancy, Business Administration, Finance, Management |
| Faculty : Education and Community Studies | Agricultural Education, Curriculum, Development Studies, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Sciences, Psychology |
| Faculty : Engineering and Technology | Agricultural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Automation, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering |
| Faculty : Environment and Resource Development | Environmental Studies, Geography, Natural Resources |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Anatomy, Community Health, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Paediatrics, Pathology, Physiology, Surgery |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Physics |
| Faculty : Veterinary Medicine and Surgery | Surgery, Veterinary Science |
| Institute : Women, Gender and Development Studies | Development Studies, Gender Studies, Women's Studies |
| School : Open and Distance Learning | Educational Sciences, Media Studies, Military Science, Teacher Training |
General information
| Alternative names | EU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1987 |
| Accreditation | Commission for University Education (CUE) |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 536 - 20115 Along Nakuru-Mau Narok Road Njoro Kenya |
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