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Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University is a student-centered comprehensive public university dedicated to high-quality instruction, service, and scholarship.
General Information
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Contact Information 521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY 40475-3102 www.eku.edu admissions@eku.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered One but less than two year certificate Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Eastern Kentucky University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 15,775 (13,625 undergraduate) | Campus Setting Town: Distant |
| Undergraduate Student Age 75% under 25, 27% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $30 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 6,208 | 2,449 | 3,759 |
| Percent admitted | 73 | 74 | 73 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 53 | 57 | 51 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school rank | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | ||
| ACT | 2450 | 98 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | ||
| SAT Math | ||
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
| ACT English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $5,652 | $4,660 | $3,792 |
| Out-of-State | $14,998 | $13,070 | $10,464 |
| Books and Supplies | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,392 | $5,040 | $4,658 |
| Other | $1,650 | $1,650 | $1,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,600 | $5,400 | $5,400 |
| Other | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $2,600 | $2,600 | $2,200 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $13,494 | $12,150 | $10,750 |
| Off Campus | $14,652 | $13,460 | $12,192 |
| Off Campus with Family | $9,052 | $8,060 | $6,792 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $22,840 | $20,560 | $17,422 |
| Off Campus | $23,998 | $21,870 | $18,864 |
| Off Campus with Family | $18,398 | $16,470 | $13,464 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Officials investigate fourth arson at EKU (Richmond Register)
Oct 10 2008
Richmond firefighters responded to Eastern Kentucky University’s campus for the fourth time in three days to extinguish intentional fires that appear to be related but have not officially been linked.
Third fire in a week reported at EKU dorm (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Oct 10 2008
The Richmond Fire Department worked to put out a trash fire at Dupree Hall on the Eastern Kentucky University campus Thursday evening. The fire appeared to have originated in the trash chute, the fire department said in a press release. The fire department and EKU were already investigating two fires that occurred Monday at the dorm as possible arsons. Another fire was...
EKU Softball Raises Over $3,000 For Breast Cancer Research
Oct 11 2008
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky’s softball Breast Cancer Fall Tournament, held last weekend, was a huge success on the field and off. The Colonels went 4-0, but more importantly, more than $3,000 was raised for breast cancer research. The event was a total team effort. The EKU softball team, Eastern Kentucky University campus recreation, umpires and area fans pulled together for a common cause. “I would...
EKU Softball Raises Over $3,000 For Breast Cancer Research
Oct 10 2008
RICHMOND, Ky. – Eastern Kentucky’s softball Breast Cancer Fall Tournament, held last weekend, was a huge success on the field and off. The Colonels went 4-0, but more importantly, more than $3,000 was raised for breast cancer research. The event was a total team effort. The EKU softball team, Eastern Kentucky University campus recreation, umpires and area fans pulled together for a common cause. “I would...
