Eastern Kentucky University (Eastern EKU)
Public four-year university in Richmond, KY that costs an average of $11,925 a year after financial aid, admits 78% of applicants and graduates 51% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$11,925
Acceptance rate
78%
Graduation rate
51%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$50,885
PublicTown (distant)12,318 undergraduates
Cost of Eastern EKU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $25,132 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $10,740 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $12,300 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,662 |
| Books and supplies | $0 |
| Average net price after aid | $11,925 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $10,080 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,346 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $9,840 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,484 |
| $110,001+ | $18,544 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Eastern EKU's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 78% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,149 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 440–530 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 440–550 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 19–25 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 51% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 77% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $44,473 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $50,885 |
| Rank in Kentucky (earnings) | 12th of 29 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $20,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $233 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 47% |
| Students with federal loans | 42% |
Majors and programs at Eastern EKU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (63)
Certificate programs (25)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 14 | — | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 21 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 71 | — | $22,916 |
| Dispute Resolution | 5 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 4 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 19 | — | — |
| Fire Protection | 7 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 29 | — | — |
| Geography and Environmental Studies | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 4 | — | — |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | 47 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 24 | — | — |
| Marketing | 50 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 7 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 6 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 6 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 1 | — | — |
| Social Work | 28 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (8)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science and Related Fields, Other | 11 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 15 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 12 | — | — |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians | 34 | — | — |
| Legal Support Services | 6 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 69 | — | $15,877 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 66 | — | $20,587 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 4 | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (31)
Doctoral degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $83,896 | $47,764 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | — | $53,772 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 20 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
Professional degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 24 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 28 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 37 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (15)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce | 28 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 11 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 17 | — | — |
| Construction Trades | 6 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 37 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 10 | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 25 | — | — |
| Psychology, Other | 18 | — | — |
| Public Administration | 19 | — | — |
| Public Health | 12 | — | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians | 51 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 14 | — | — |
| Social Work | 56 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Kentucky
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Kentucky University | Bowling Green | $11,789 | 94% | $48,408 |
| University of Louisville | Louisville | $14,960 | 79% | $60,032 |
| Northern Kentucky University | Highland Heights | $8,976 | 68% | $55,024 |
| Murray State University | Murray | $7,350 | 86% | $48,482 |
| University of Kentucky | Lexington | $18,868 | 93% | $63,924 |
| Morehead State University | Morehead | $9,912 | 77% | $47,134 |
| Kentucky State University | Frankfort | $17,637 | 96% | $42,650 |
About Eastern EKU
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Richmond, KY |
| Setting | Town (distant) |
| Undergraduates | 12,318 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 17 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | eku.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is Eastern EKU's acceptance rate?
Eastern Kentucky University admits 78% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,149 on the SAT.
How much does Eastern EKU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $25,132 a year (tuition and fees: $10,740 in-state, $12,300 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $11,925 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $10,080.
How much do Eastern EKU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $50,885 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 12th of 29 similar colleges in Kentucky. The best-paid bachelor's program is allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions ($77,505 a year after graduation).
What is Eastern EKU's graduation rate?
51% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 77% of first-year students return for a second year.