Eastern Kentucky University (EKU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	4,479
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	98%
Students retention rate	74%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Richmond, Kentucky, EKU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that EKU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at EKU is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 74% at EKU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

98.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,752

Cost of attendance at Eastern Kentucky University in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,024

Cost of attendance at Eastern Kentucky University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Eastern Kentucky University received on average $9,891 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,891

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	1,001	46%	$4,508	$4,512,719
Other Federal Grant	1,001	46%	$4,701	$4,705,820
State Grant/Scholarships	1,773	82%	$2,563	$4,545,001
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,766	82%	$6,669	$11,776,958
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,126	98%	$9,891	$21,027,779

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eastern Kentucky University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Eastern Kentucky University students is 47.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 43.5%.

47.8%

asian 58.8% 10 students
African American 24.4% 43 students
white 49.9% 1,192 students
unknown 40.7% 11 students
hispanic 50.0% 38 students
International Students 66.7% 14 students
Mixed Race 30.0% 27 students

Sport Conferences

Football Atlantic Sun Conference
Baseball Atlantic Sun Conference
Basketball Atlantic Sun Conference
Track and Cross Country Atlantic Sun Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Eastern Kentucky University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Eastern Kentucky University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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