← Back to collegesEastern 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
Admit rate78%
SAT range880–1080
ACT range19–25
Undergrads12,318
Yield (admits who enroll)27%
Next deadlineSingle filing period
Cost & outcomes
Cost of attendance$23,735
4-year grad rate50%
Median earnings, 10yr out$45,795
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
Undergrads taking federal loans41%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out48%
"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
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related SciencesAgricultural Production Operations$53,450/yr
Biological and Biomedical SciencesBiology, General$48,327/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesConstruction Management$88,120/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$68,249/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$63,685/yr
Accounting and Related Services$59,609/yr
Business/Commerce, General$57,724/yr
Marketing$53,559/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$49,272/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$41,368/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesComputer and Information Sciences, General$68,774/yr
EducationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$41,893/yr
Special Education and Teaching$38,991/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$38,951/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related FieldsQuality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians$92,289/yr
English Language and Literature/LettersEnglish Language and Literature, General$35,203/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesFoods, Nutrition, and Related Services$59,838/yr
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$39,921/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsAmerican Sign Language$36,755/yr
Health Professions and Related ProgramsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$83,920/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$77,992/yr
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$66,530/yr
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$63,533/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$55,570/yr
Public Health$51,086/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$50,818/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective ServicesFire Protection$80,497/yr
Homeland Security$67,096/yr
Criminal Justice and Corrections$47,882/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$43,352/yr
Natural Resources and ConservationWildlife and Wildlands Science and Management$40,149/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness StudiesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$51,386/yr
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management$41,877/yr
PsychologyPsychology, General$41,384/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Social SciencesPolitical Science and Government$43,786/yr
Transportation and Materials MovingAir Transportation$66,943/yr
Visual and Performing ArtsMusic$37,673/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$35,365/yr
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
On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity4,456
Typical room charge$6,230
Typical board charge$4,130
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
GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered
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 require students to live on campus?
No -- Eastern Kentucky University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.