About Eastern Kentucky University

Founded in 1906, Eastern Kentucky University. is a Public college. Located in Kentucky, which is a city setting in Kentucky, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 14,293 full time undergraduate students, and 2,588 full time graduate students.

The Eastern Kentucky University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 674 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate86%
Application Deadline
Application Fee35
SAT Range930-1140
ACT Range20-25

Admissions at EKU are considered Less Selective, with ,67% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 32 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

77% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 37% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Eastern Kentucky University.

5%
“We”re apathetic”
34%
“We know about current events and vote”
52%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
13%
“Sometimes, but not often”
58%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
25%
“All the time, including weekends”
1%
“I”m always terrified”
1%
“I only go out in groups”
38%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
60%
“I feel extremely safe”
16%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
29%
“We bought the gear”
55%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
64%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
15%
“We”re a very artistic group”
4%
“Haven”t met them”
4%
“Available in class”
55%
“They keep regular office hours”
38%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
6%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
87%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
7%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
39%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
31%
“We only party on weekends”
24%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
51%
“There might be people who do”
30%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
5%
“We”re apathetic”
34%
“We know about current events and vote”
52%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
4%
“We save it for the classroom”
13%
“Sometimes, but not often”
58%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
25%
“All the time, including weekends”
1%
“I”m always terrified”
1%
“I only go out in groups”
38%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
60%
“I feel extremely safe”
16%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
29%
“We bought the gear”
55%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
14%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
64%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
15%
“We”re a very artistic group”
4%
“Haven”t met them”
4%
“Available in class”
55%
“They keep regular office hours”
38%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
6%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
87%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
7%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
6%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
39%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
31%
“We only party on weekends”
24%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
51%
“There might be people who do”
30%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
6%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    170 Students rated on-campus housing 3.5 stars. 14 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    127 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    180 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    185 Students rated campus facilities 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    185 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    185 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 36 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    185 Students rated local services 4.1 stars. 42 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    183 Students rated academics 4.2 stars. 49 % gave the school a 5.0.

Eastern Kentucky University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Eastern Kentucky University?

89 Students rated Eastern Kentucky University

Sibomana - 11/20/2024

It is a really nice school.

Mikayla - 05/02/2024

Eastern Kentucky University is a fairly safe and overall friendly campus to be a part of. Most professors are highly responsive and show you that they want you to succeed, however there are some that are different and don't give the same treatment. I found that it's very easy to love EKU once you find your place on campus and once you get involved in what you love.

Jalil - 12/17/2023

I love EKU and the amount of people there who are very helpful in seeking higher education while assisting you to reach for better in your academics and life journey. I’ve met some very talented individuals and learned more about myself in the process of developing as an artist.

Leigha - 11/06/2023

Eastern Kentucky University is nothing special, but it’s a good bang for your buck. Advising is pretty bad though, at least in the art department, so prepare to really be on top of your own schedule. Campus housing is alright, better than Morehead in my opinion. But overall college is what you make of it. Right now art students are in the process of reviving the Association of Student Artists, and holding a student art show in the spring. They’re doing some exciting stuff with that, and any student can create a club on-campus, so students definitely have opportunities here.

Eastern Kentucky University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Eastern Kentucky University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Eastern Kentucky University is 86%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself to lay off the sports and study more. The hardest thing about college is having money to afford it.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    Some are hard working and others are party people on thrusdays especially.

    Read all 39 answers

  4. What's unique about your campus?

    The best thing about EKU is their ability to work with everyone. I work 2 jobs an attend school on a full time schedule. With all the classes offered it allowed me to choose a schedule that could work around when i work.

    Read all 34 answers

  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    I believe there is too much emphasis on the fraternities and sororities. They get quite a few priviledges that most students on campus do not get. Greek life is not the most emphasized group on campus, but they do have a lot of recognition, and do get a lot more than other groups.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    I really enjoy how diverse my school is and also the size, it really makes you feel like you're in what I call "The Eastern Family." They have many differect activities, clubs, and various opprotunities to explore.

    Read all 29 answers

  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    EKU is a high-spirited, diversified school.

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  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    EKU offers many different programs and groups for EVERY kind of person. There is no one that will be excluded here; everyone will find their niche. It doesn't matter if you are shy, outgoing, old, young, what race you are, or where you come from. The students and faculty and all affiliates of the school are all pleasant and open to anyone.

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  9. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The only really frustrating thing about my school is some of the people, especially on "Thirtsy Thursdays". It isn't to awfully bad but I have had my feel of drunk people experiences and I don't drink so it gets aggervating seeing some people drunk. Other than that I dont think anything is really too frustrating. I realize though that there is going to be drinking at most every school no matter.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    There are many things that EKU is known for. The one in particular is the police studies program. EKU has an amazing policing program that is known throughout the state of Kentucky. Not only do they train new policemen there but those who have been employeed are able to come and take extra classes as well.

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  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I believe a person who likes smaller class sizes, but still not know everyone would be great for this school. It is the cheapest public university in Kentucky and it offers several majors. EKU is a growing college with a lot to offer.

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  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    What I brag about the most to my friends about my school is the student to teacher ratio. I love the fact that EKU has smaller classes. There are an average of 20 students in every class. This gives the professor the oppertunity to get to know their students and help them to the best of their ability.

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  13. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish i had known about people always going home on the weekend and it leaves the people on campus that not old enought to participate in adult activities with nothing to do . Next , this campus is all about greek life or in other words fraternities and sororities and they exclude people of different races from parties or other social event and that dosen't allow people to meet and greet other people.

    Read all 17 answers

  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    I'm a major in Biology and General studies. My favorite class is Physiology. Most of the students that I know are very competitive. I don't go to office hours that much, unfortunately. However, when I do my professors are always willing to help.

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  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Honor's Program Greek Life Fraternities Sororities, Student Government. Volunteering Community Service

    Read all 6 answers

  16. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I really recommend this school because the professors are great in teaching the material, and the students are very friendly.

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  17. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    These are false. Granted some students may be better off with money and drive a nicer car, it does not mean every EKU student is a rich snob. Also, we are not all partiers. Yes thursday night is typical here (like it is at ALL other colleges) but I bet EKU students just as much/little as every other college student. You have some fun when you need to, and you do your work when you need to.

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  18. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    + That they're a bunch of hill billies that have never been off of the farm before. + That they are not very friendly towards Gay and Lesbian students. + that their male professors are sexist. + that the food in the cafeteria sucks. + Their dorms are falling down OLD from the 60's! + The "justice" part of the school is a mile away from the rest of the campus

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  19. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    There isn't really any stereotypes that I'm aware of.

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Student Body

Students

57%

female

43%

male

14,293

Total Undergrad Enrollment

2,588

Total Grad Students

8%

Out-Of-State

91%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

192

Student Organizations

16

Fraternities

14

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

31%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
6%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
85%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

98% of students attending Eastern Kentucky University receive some sort of financial aid. 47% were awarded federal grants. While 59% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$18,180

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$8,666

Room and Board

27,846

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$8,467
$30 - $48K
$9,497
$48 - $75K
$11,851
$75 - $110K
$13,907
$110K & UP
$14,060

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