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WKU NKU Kentucky Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College ETSU Murray State University Campbellsville University University of Pikeville BGSU Midway University| Eastern Kentucky University | College 2 | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | |||
| Location | Richmond, KY | |||
| Setting | Distant Town | |||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #873 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | eku.edu | |||
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Costs |
Eastern | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | |||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 17,082 | |||
| Admitted | 13,340 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | |||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 |
Diversity |
Eastern | |||
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| % Men | 4% | |||
| % Women | 11% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 85% | |||
| % Black | 6% | |||
| % Hispanic | 2% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | |||
| % International | 2% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 1% |
Students |
Eastern | |||
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| % In-State | 92% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | |||
Campus |
Eastern | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/