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Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KYPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 78% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution located in the town setting of Richmond, KY. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 12.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 78%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
12.3K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
78% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading440 - 530
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math440 - 550
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 25
1typical 50% range36
78%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing16% of degrees
Health Sciences13% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Biological Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $119,778
Earnings 5yr: $108,085
Debt: N/A
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,631
Earnings 5yr: $89,710
Debt: N/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,289
Earnings 5yr: $91,722
Debt: $34,786
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,120
Earnings 5yr: $83,463
Debt: $25,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,920
Earnings 5yr: $78,189
Debt: $27,370
Fire Protection.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,497
Earnings 5yr: $75,018
Debt: $27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,992
Earnings 5yr: $54,982
Debt: $28,999
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,321
Earnings 5yr: $68,423
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,506
Earnings 5yr: $65,930
Debt: $24,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,774
Earnings 5yr: $76,156
Debt: $25,145
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,249
Earnings 5yr: $59,049
Debt: $26,500
Homeland Security.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,096
Earnings 5yr: $61,629
Debt: $28,343
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,943
Earnings 5yr: $65,750
Debt: $23,781
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,530
Earnings 5yr: $61,109
Debt: $20,900
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,669
Earnings 5yr: $54,689
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,685
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $16,400
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,533
Earnings 5yr: $66,658
Debt: $25,000
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,838
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,609
Earnings 5yr: $57,039
Debt: $27,000
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,419
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$11,040
In-State Tuition$10,320
Out-of-State Tuition$21,230
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
41%
Pell Grants
41%
Take Loans
48%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$38,611
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$45,795
Completion Signals
50%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
77%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,929
Est. Monthly Payment
$161/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
40%
Part-Time Share
14%
Avg Family Income
$51,617
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