Eastern Kentucky University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$9,266
Avg in-state tuition
$19,338
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Richmond, Kentucky. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 14,465, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The university offers 95 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 45%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,266, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $19,338.
$9,266
Avg in-state tuition
$19,338
Avg out-of-state tuition
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Admissions Breakdown
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
98% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
79% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
45% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 950-1170
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 950-1170
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Number of Students Enrolled
59%
Online Student Enrollment
15:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
81%
Black
6%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
60%
Socio-economic diversity
47% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
32
Total Online Enrollment
8,515
Percent of Programs Online
80% On-campus
20% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates
Associate
Bachelor's
Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $9,266 | $19,338 |
| Graduate | $9,900 | $13,950 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time, degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
| On-campus room and board | $10,476 |
| On-campus other expenses | $2,800 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $10,476 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $4,600 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,600 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $23,742 | $33,814 |
| Off-campus without family | $25,542 | $35,614 |
| Off-campus with family | $15,066 | $25,138 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
47%
State Grant Aid
84%
Institution Grant Aid
77%
Pell Grant
47%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$33k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPEDS data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.