Overview

Eastern Kentucky University is a University institution located in Richmond, KY, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address SSB CPO 54
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY  40475-3102
United States

Contact Ms. Stephanie Leigh Whaley
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@eku.edu
Phone: 859-622-2106
Fax: 859-622-8024

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural/animal/plant/veterinary Science And Related Fields, Other
Ornamental Horticulture
Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biomedical Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Administrative Assistant And Secretarial Science, General
Business Administration And Management, General
Business/commerce, General
Construction Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Insurance
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Office Management And Supervision
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Printing Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Earth Science Teacher Education
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
Education/teaching Of The Gifted And Talented
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Family And Consumer Sciences/home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Technical Teacher Education
Trade And Industrial Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other
Computer Engineering Technology/technician
Engineering/industrial Management
Industrial Safety Technology/technician
Industrial Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care Provider/assistant
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Human Development And Family Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
American Sign Language, Other
French Language And Literature
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Clinical/medical Laboratory Technician
Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic)
Environmental Health
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health/health Care Administration/management
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Pre-nursing Studies
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Assistant/paralegal
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Forensic Chemistry
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/police Science
Criminalistics And Criminal Science
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
Cyber/computer Forensics And Counterterrorism
Fire Prevention And Safety Technology/technician
Fire Services Administration
Fire/arson Investigation And Prevention
Forensic Science And Technology
Forensic Science And Technology
Homeland Security
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Transportation And Materials Moving	Associate	Bachelors
Aeronautics/aviation/aerospace Science And Technology, General
Airline/commercial/professional Pilot And Flight Crew
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

13,732

Applied

13,214

Accepted

12,726

Enrolled

Female Admissions

5,794

Females Applied

5,647

Females Accepted

97%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

3,298

Males Applied

3,168

Males Accepted

96%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.35

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 Other requirements exist (see below)
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2.5

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	July 5th	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	July 5th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		480	600
SAT Math		450	590
ACT Composite		17	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

9,830

In-state

20,520

Out-of-state

9,830

In-district

Fees

1,160

Full-time student fees

11,718

Room & board

6,694

Room only

Financial Aid

12,633

Avg. Financial Aid Package

13,379

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,986

Avg. Loan Aid

5,770

Avg. Grant Aid

6,603

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

75%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

29%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

12,726

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

14%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.51%
Black or African American	6.78%
White or Caucasian	79.79%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.22%
Asian	1.25%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.09%
Two or more races	4.74%
Other	0.85%

Gender

Male (40.21%)

Female (59.79%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	40%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Fall Festival and Spring Fling

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Honor Society and Regular Society

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No	No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer	No	No	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Fencing		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Riflery		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Soccer		Division 1	No
Softball		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No

Faculty

1,055

Total Faculty

17:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 561

Part-time - 494

Male - 438

Female - 617