Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, Kentucky
PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1874Distant townSEVP certified
About
Eastern Kentucky University (Eastern or EKU) is a public university in Richmond, Kentucky, United States. It also maintains branch campuses in Corbin, Hazard, and Manchester and offers over 40 online undergraduate and graduate options.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$12,300
- Estimated total for international students
- US$26,692
- Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison)
- US$10,740
- Total cost for in-state students
- US$25,132
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 12,318
- Graduate students
- 2,225
- International undergraduates
- 1%
- Students per teacher
- 17 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 78%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 440–530 · Maths 440–550
- ACT
- 19–25
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$50,885
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (151)
Bachelor's degrees63 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Production OperationsAir TransportationAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAmerican Sign LanguageAnimal SciencesAnthropologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction ManagementCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHomeland SecurityHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInsuranceInternational/Globalization StudiesLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic HealthPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationQuality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSecurity Science and TechnologySocial WorkSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing OperationsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Master's degrees31 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiology, GeneralBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHistoryHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherMathematicsMusicParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees4 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducational Administration and SupervisionRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)4 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducational Administration and SupervisionRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Associate's degrees8 subjects
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, OtherAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsCriminal Justice and CorrectionsIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansLegal Support ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Undergraduate certificates25 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesArea StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication and Media StudiesCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDispute ResolutionDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEngineering-Related Technologies/TechniciansEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFire ProtectionGeography and CartographyGeography and Environmental StudiesHomeland SecurityHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherHospitality Administration/ManagementIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsLegal Support ServicesMarketingMathematics and Statistics, OtherMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationSocial Work
Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject
Accounting and Related Services
Graduate certificates15 subjects
Business/Commerce, GeneralClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction Trades, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignHomeland SecurityPsychology, OtherPublic AdministrationPublic HealthQuality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.