Eastern Kentucky University (EKU)
Richmond, KYMost Popular Majors
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10%General Studies
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9%Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement
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7%Registered Nurse and Registered Nursing (RN)
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5%Elementary Education and Teaching
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4%Psychology
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3%Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
All Majors & Degrees
Agriculture and Natural Resources
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations | ||||
| Ornamental Horticulture | ||||
| Other Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | ||||
| Wildlands, Fish and Wildlife Management and Science |
Arts & Humanities
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creative Writing | ||||
| English Language and Literature | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts | ||||
| French Language and Literature | ||||
| General Music | ||||
| General Studies | ||||
| History | ||||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | ||||
| Philosophy | ||||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature |
Business
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting | ||||
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | ||||
| Business Administration and Management | ||||
| Business/Commerce | ||||
| Construction Management | ||||
| Fashion Merchandising | ||||
| Finance | ||||
| Insurance | ||||
| Management Information Systems | ||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management | ||||
| Office Management and Supervision |
Communication & Media
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ||||
| Journalism | ||||
| Printing Management | ||||
| Public Relations/Image Management | ||||
| Radio and Television |
Education
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teacher Education | ||||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | ||||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | ||||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments, Including Deafness | ||||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments | ||||
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | ||||
| Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship | ||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | ||||
| French Language Teacher Education | ||||
| History Teacher Education | ||||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | ||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | ||||
| Reading Teacher Education | ||||
| School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist | ||||
| Secondary Education | ||||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | ||||
| Special Education and Teaching | ||||
| Technical Teacher Education | ||||
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | ||||
| Trade and Industrial Teacher Education |
Engineering
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering/Industrial Management | ||||
| Other Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | ||||
| Other Engineering |
Family and Consumer Science Professions
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | ||||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ||||
| Human Development and Family Studies |
Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Training/Trainer | ||||
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | ||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management |
Health & Medical Services
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | ||||
| Clinical/Medical Lab. Technician | ||||
| Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling | ||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | ||||
| Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) | ||||
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | ||||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ||||
| Medical Office Management/Administration | ||||
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | ||||
| Public Health (MPH, DPH) | ||||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | ||||
| Registered Nurse and Registered Nursing (RN) |
Legal Professions
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal |
Life Science
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences | ||||
| Ecology |
Mathematics and Statistics
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | ||||
| Statistics |
Natural Sciences
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | ||||
| Geology/Earth Science | ||||
| Physics |
Security and Protective Service Careers
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Corrections | ||||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | ||||
| Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician | ||||
| Fire Protection, Fire Prevention and Arson Investigation | ||||
| Fire Services Administration | ||||
| Forensic Science and Technology | ||||
| Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, Paramilitary, and Related Protective Services | ||||
| Security and Loss Prevention Services |
Social Sciences
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology | ||||
| Clinical Psychology | ||||
| Economics | ||||
| Geography | ||||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | ||||
| Other Psychology | ||||
| Political Science and Government | ||||
| Psychology | ||||
| School Psychology | ||||
| Sociology |
Social Work
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration | ||||
| Social Work |
Technician Careers
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
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| Computer Systems Technology | ||||
| Industrial Technology/Technician | ||||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician | ||||
| Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician |
Technology
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences |
Transportation Careers
| Major | Certificate Program | Associates | Bachelors | Masters |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew |
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EKU Ratings & Reviews
Overall Rating for Academics:
Rated 4.5 of 5 Stars 5 Reviews
80% of students gave Eastern Kentucky University 5 stars in Academics.
Student Ratings
Kaitlynn Burriss Student at This School - Grad Year 2015
The classes are comfortable and the teachers are wonderful. Though some of the teachers are not really the greatest that i have every encountered, there are some that are simply wonderful at what they do and they have a major impact on the people that they come in contact with.
Rhonda Reynolds
Never visited school.
EKU Academic Details
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
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| Average Freshman GPA | 2.00 |
| Retention Rate | 68% |
| Minimum GPA to Graduate | 2.00 |
| Carnegie Class | Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
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| Orientation Month(s) | Orientation for new students held in June and July. |
Specialty Study Options
- Double Majors
- Independent Study
- Honors Program
- Internships
Domestic Off-Campus Semester-Away Programs
- Other: Washington Semester.
Cooperative Education Programs
- Agriculture
- Business
- Computer Science
- Education
- Health Professions
- Home Economics
- Humanities
- Natural Science
- Social/Behavioral Science
- Technology
- Vocational Arts
- Other: law enforcement
Pre-Professional Programs
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Veterinary
- Pre-Pharmacy
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Optometry
Class Sizes at Eastern Kentucky University
- Fewer than 20 Students: 53%
- 50 - 100 Students: 2%
- 20 - 49 Students: 44%
- 100+ Students: 1%
| Fewer than 20 Students | 53% |
|---|---|
| 50 - 100 Students | 2% |
| 20 - 49 Students | 44% |
| 100+ Students | 1% |
Faculty Ethnic Diversity
- Caucasian: 87
- African American: 4
- Unknown and Other: 4
- Asian: 3
- Latino: 2
| Caucasian | 87 |
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| African American | 4 |
| Unknown and Other | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Latino | 2 |
Faculty at Eastern Kentucky University
| Total Faculty | 1,145 |
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| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 15 |
| Full-Time Professors | 2,262 |
| Male Faculty | 519 |
| Part-Time Professors | 951 |
| Women Faculty | 626 |
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