Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University is a public 4-year institution in Richmond, KY. It enrolls about 15,008 students and admits roughly 78% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Richmond, KY 40475 |
| County | Madison County |
| Enrollment | 15,008 |
| Acceptance rate | 78% |
| Applicants / admitted | 17,082 / 13,340 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,130 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $20,820 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 50% |
| Transfer-out rate | 2% |
| Full-time retention rate | 80% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $10,852 |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 480–600 |
| ACT middle 50% | 17–24 |
| Website | www.eku.edu/ |
| Phone | 8596221000 |
Admissions
About 17,082 students applied and 13,340 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,782 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,130 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $20,820. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $10,852 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,107 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $7,006 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,326 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $14,213 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,362 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,519 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 50% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Eastern Kentucky University is in Richmond, KY, Madison County. Its coordinates are 37.7408, -84.3008.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Kentucky University?
About 78% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 17,082 applicants.
How much does Eastern Kentucky University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,130 for in-state students and $20,820 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Eastern Kentucky University?
About 15,008 students are enrolled.