Eastern Kentucky UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$9,876
Avg in-state tuition
$19,948
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 14,980, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 94%. The university offers 89 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 $9,876, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $19,948.
$9,876
Avg in-state tuition
$19,948
Avg out-of-state tuition
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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
94% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 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
75% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
45% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. 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.
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 990-1170
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 990-1170
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards15k
Number of Students Enrolled
44%
Online Student Enrollment
15:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
83%
Black
6%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
3%
Unknown
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
59%
Socio-economic diversity
45% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
45%
State Grant Aid
85%
Institution Grant Aid
65%
Pell Grant
45%
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), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED 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.