Eastern Kentucky University
PublicRichmond, KY
Eastern Kentucky University, in Richmond, KY, is a public large school, enrolling around 12,318 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 78% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians (Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields), where graduates report median earnings of $92,289/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $10,910 more per year in tuition and fees (2.1x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Eastern Kentucky University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Academic Common Market
Residents of Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and West Virginia can pay in-state tuition for a specific major that no public college in their home state offers. You need admission to that major and approval from your home state's coordinator.
Where do you stand against Eastern Kentucky University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Eastern Kentucky University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Eastern Kentucky University's acceptance rate?
Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY admits approximately 78% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Eastern Kentucky University?
Admitted students at Eastern Kentucky University typically score between 880–1080 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Eastern Kentucky University?
Admitted students at Eastern Kentucky University typically score between 19–25 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Eastern Kentucky University cost?
Eastern Kentucky University's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,735 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Eastern Kentucky University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Eastern Kentucky University takes part in the Academic Common Market, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Eastern Kentucky University?
For 2024-25, Eastern Kentucky University's published tuition and required fees were $21,230 for out-of-state students and $10,320 for in-state students -- $10,910 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Eastern Kentucky University require students to live on campus?
No -- Eastern Kentucky University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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