Eastern Kentucky University is a public 4-year college in Richmond, Kentucky with 12,318 undergraduates. It admits 78% of applicants, costs an average of $11,925 a year after grants and graduates 51% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Eastern Kentucky University acceptance rate and admissions
Eastern Kentucky University admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 440 to 530, math 440 to 550). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Eastern Kentucky University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $10,740 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $12,300 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,662 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $25,132 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $11,925 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $11,925 a year after grants and scholarships, $13,207 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Eastern Kentucky University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Eastern Kentucky University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $50,885 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $20,500 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 40% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Eastern Kentucky University majors and what graduates earn
Eastern Kentucky University awarded bachelor's degrees in 61 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from quality control and safety technologies/technicians ($92,289).
All 61 majors at Eastern Kentucky University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Eastern Kentucky University
34 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 34 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Master's | 88 | $90,630 | $40,849 |
| Nursing | Master's | 80 | $110,519 | $57,898 |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 59 | $45,809 | $40,874 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 48 | $61,360 | $41,000 |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 47 | $50,644 | $49,367 |
| Business | Master's | 41 | $69,901 | $24,520 |
| Psychology | Master's | 38 | n/a | $38,118 |
| Social work | Master's | 36 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Master's | 32 | $46,040 | n/a |
| Special education | Master's | 30 | $49,231 | $30,722 |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 28 | n/a | $30,750 |
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 28 | n/a | $43,110 |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 26 | $56,687 | $27,766 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 23 | $45,726 | $20,500 |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 20 | $55,040 | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 20 | $46,813 | $24,778 |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 19 | n/a | n/a |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | Master's | 17 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 16 | n/a | n/a |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Professional doctorate | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
| Public health | Master's | 9 | $52,686 | n/a |
| Nursing | Professional doctorate | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| Engineering-Related Fields | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| History | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Statistics | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 3 | $43,845 | n/a |
| Chemistry | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Eastern Kentucky University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralegal | Certificate | 17 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Associate degree | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Paralegal | Associate degree | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 12,318 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 60% women, 40% men
- 17 students for every faculty member
- Setting: distant town
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Kentucky University?
Eastern Kentucky University admitted 78% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Eastern Kentucky University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $10,740 for in-state students and $12,300 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $11,925 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Eastern Kentucky University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 440 to 530 in reading and writing and 440 to 550 in math, and 19 to 25 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Eastern Kentucky University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Eastern Kentucky University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Kentucky University?
51% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Eastern Kentucky University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $50,885 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.