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Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern EKU

Richmond, Kentucky 40475-3102

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution in Richmond with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1089, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 11.7K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,795 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $9,962.

Established
1874
Mascot
Colonels
Type
Public university
Conference
NCAA Division I ranks
Division
Division I
78%Acceptance
1089SAT Avg
11,674Students
15:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$45,795Earnings 10yr
$9,962Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Eastern Kentucky University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.1%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1089

Reading & WritingMid: 535
480600
MathMid: 530
450590

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1724

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

78.1%

Trend

SAT Avg

1089

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,130
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,820
Room & Board$11,735
Books & Supplies$0
Total Cost of Attendance$22,265
Average Net Price$9,962
Median Debt at Graduation$22,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$239

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,107
$30–48K$7,006
$48–75K$9,326
$75–110K$14,213
$110K+$15,362

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$9,962

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,929

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

77

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (145)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
11,674
Gender Split
60% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 7%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate49.7%
Freshman Retention79.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,611
8 Years$43,614
10 Years$45,795

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,700
Men
$44,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#329

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

88Low

Estimated from KY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K
169 mi(293 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
172 mi(298 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
175 mi(303 min)

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