Eastern Kentucky University Description:
Established in 1906, Eastern Kentucky University is a public university located in Richmond, Kentucky, a city of 33,000 residents situated 26 miles southeast of Lexington. The university offers 168 degree programs through its five colleges; professional fields in business, health, and education are quite popular among undergraduates. EKU has a 17 to 1 student / faculty ratio. The university has over 150 student organizations and an active fraternity and sorority system. On the athletic front, the Eastern Kentucky University Colonels compete in the NCAA Division I Ohio Valley Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 66%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 430 / 555
- SAT Math: 430 / 550
- SAT Writing: 410 / 520
- ACT Composite: 19 / 24
- ACT English: 18 / 24
- ACT Math: 17 / 24
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 16,062 (13,902 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 44% Male / 56% Female
- 81% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $7,320 (in-state); $16,464 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $7,384
- Other Expenses: $2,700
- Total Cost: $18,404 (in-state); $27,548 (out-of-state)
Eastern Kentucky University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 97%
- Eastern Kentucky Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 91%
- Loans: 62%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $5,786
- Loans: $5,391
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, General Studies, Nursing, Psychology, Special Education
Retention and Graduation Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 66%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 15%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 38%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Eastern Kentucky University Mission Statement:
mission statement from the Eastern Kentucky University website
"Eastern Kentucky University is a student-centered comprehensive public university dedicated to high-quality instruction, service, and scholarship."
