Eastern Kentucky University

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Eastern Kentucky University is a student-centered comprehensive public university dedicated to high-quality instruction, service, and scholarship.

Eastern Kentucky University

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Eastern Kentucky University, commonly referred to as Eastern or by the acronym EKU by local residents, is an undergraduate and graduate teaching and research institution located in Richmond, Kentucky, U.S.A.. EKU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) with regional campuses in Corbin, Danville, and Manchester, and Lancaster.

History

Eastern was founded in 1874 as Central University. In 1906, the Kentucky General Assembly established the Eastern Kentucky State Normal School as a teacher's college. In 1922 it became a four-year institution and changed its name to the Eastern Kentucky State Normal School and Teachers College, awarding its first degrees under that name in 1925. The school received accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1928; then, two years later, in 1930, it changed its name again to the Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College. Eastern added graduate studies in 1935, and thirteen years later, in 1948, the General Assembly removed the word Teachers from the school's name, and granted it the right to award nonprofessional degrees. It was not until 1966 that the school was officially renamed Eastern Kentucky University.

Academics

Eastern comprises 5 colleges, The Graduate School, as well as the John Grant Crabbe Library. EKU offers 168 degree programs in associates, bachelors, master's degree programs. As well, doctoral programs are offered and done jointly with the University of Kentucky

Colleges

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business and Technology
  • College of Health Sciences
  • College of Education
  • College of Justice and Safety

Library

  • John Grant Crabbe Library
  • Justice and Safety Library Branch (Located within the Stratton Building)
  • Music Library Branch (Located within the Foster Building)

In the 2008 edition, US News & World Report ranked Eastern Kentucky University 60th in the Top Southern Master's Universities. Additionally, the Master's Degree program in Occupational Therapy was ranked 24th in the country in the magazine’s recently published “America’s Best Graduate Schools 2009” edition.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Colonels

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
13,837
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
96%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,070
Students Receiving Aid:
93%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 96%
Part-Time 4%
Men vs. Women
Women 61%
Men 39%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 92%
African-American 4%
Other 3%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 82%
Out-of-State 18%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Kentucky 82%
Ohio 12%
Tennessee 0%
Virginia 0%
Indiana 0%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 40%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Ohio Valley Conference)
Basketball (Ohio Valley Conference)
Baseball (Ohio Valley Conference)
Track (Ohio Valley Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 4,660 $ 13,070  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 4,200 $ 12,610  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 460 $ 460  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,851 37%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,662 74%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 3,344 22%  
Student Loans:
$ 2,819 46%  
Any Aid:
  93%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 94% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 11%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 450, Math: 440
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 560, Math: 580
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 98%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 22

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Eastern Kentucky University

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Eastern Kentucky University

Career Education Majors

Photos

  • Eastern Kentucky University Seal
    Eastern Kentucky University Seal [source]
  • Eastern Kentucky University"The Colonel"
    Eastern Kentucky University"The Colonel" [source]
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