What Eastern Kentucky costs
Eastern Kentucky University charges $10,320 a year in published tuition and fees for Kentucky residents, about $5,160 a semester, and $21,230 a year for students from other states, about $10,615 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,735 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $10,158 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Eastern Kentucky
For fall 2024, Eastern Kentucky University received 17,024 applications and admitted 13,212 students, and 2,635 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 880 and 1080.
What Eastern Kentucky students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Eastern Kentucky University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 245 |
| General Studies | 155 |
| Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration | 147 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 101 |
| Industrial Safety Technology / Technician | 81 |
| Business / Commerce | 75 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 63 |
| Occupational Therapy / Therapist | 61 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Eastern Kentucky
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Berea College, Berea, Kentucky: about 11 miles away
- University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky: about 23 miles away
- Centre College, Danville, Kentucky: about 27 miles away
- Morehead State University, Morehead, Kentucky: about 57 miles away
Colleges like Eastern Kentucky
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina: 10,024 undergraduates
- Troy University, Troy, Alabama: 9,805 undergraduates
- University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida: 9,330 undergraduates
- Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, Tennessee: 8,698 undergraduates
- University of West Georgia, Carrollton, Georgia: 7,520 undergraduates
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Lists that include Eastern Kentucky
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- Smaller Public Universities in the Southeast: 59 Compared
- Division I Colleges in the Southeast: 115 Compared
- Small-Town and Rural Colleges in the Southeast: 49 Compared
FAQ
What is Eastern Kentucky University's acceptance rate? 77.6% for fall 2024: 13,212 of 17,024 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Eastern Kentucky University? $10,320 a year for in-state students and $21,230 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Eastern Kentucky University? About 12,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Eastern Kentucky University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 880–1080.
What is the campus setting at Eastern Kentucky University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Eastern Kentucky University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Eastern Kentucky University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
