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Contact
Stephen Byrn
Director of Admissions
Director of Admissions
Address
Student Services Building 112
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475
Phone
859-622-2106
Email
stephen.byrn@eku.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Student Wellness Center (New)
Library Cafe (New)
Student Services Building (New)
First Weekend Events
Library Cafe (New)
Student Services Building (New)
First Weekend Events
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Red River Gorge
Kentucky Horse Park
Berea, Kentucky Arts and Crafts
Fayette Mall and Hamburg Pavilion (Lexington, KY)
Kentucky Horse Park
Berea, Kentucky Arts and Crafts
Fayette Mall and Hamburg Pavilion (Lexington, KY)
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10 am and 2 pm M-F
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 10 am and 2 pm M-F
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
No
Information Sessions
Not Available
Times
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Advance Notice
3 weeks
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Taxis, Shuttle Buses on-campus, Greyhound Bus
Airport: Bluegrass Field, Lexington, KY (35 miles)
Driving Instructions to Campus
Interstate 75, Exit 87: Hwy 876 East to Lancaster Rd.
Local Accommodations
Bennett House Bed and Breakfast, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Jameson Inn, Best Western Holiday Plaza, Comfort Suites, Red Roof Inn, Knights Inn, Ramada Limited
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Overview
Applicants: 9,776
Acceptance Rate: 74%
Average HS GPA: 3.22
ACT Test Scores
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 24
Testing Policies
Deadlines
Regular — August 1
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
16:1
Total Faculty
1,178
with Terminal Degree
578
629
Women
549
Men
103
Minority
32
International
Most frequent class size
10 - 19
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Business/Managerial Economics.
Finance, General.
Insurance.
Management Information Systems, General.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Office Management and Supervision.
Real Estate.
Tourism and Travel Services Management.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design.
Printing Management.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Art Teacher Education.
Business Teacher Education.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness.
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education.
Foreign Language Teacher Education.
Health Teacher Education.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
Secondary Education and Teaching.
Special Education and Teaching, General.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
Technical Teacher Education.
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education.
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician.
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician.
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology.
Industrial Technology/Technician.
Quality Control Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Engineering, Other.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Speech and Rhetorical Studies.
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
Child Development.
Family and Community Services.
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
Housing and Human Environments, General.
Human Development and Family Studies, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
American Sign Language (ASL).
French Language and Literature.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Athletic Training/Trainer.
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist.
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician.
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic).
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
Medical Office Management/Administration.
Medical/Clinical Assistant.
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
Occupational Therapy/Therapist.
Public Health, General.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Corrections.
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration.
Criminal Justice/Police Science.
Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician.
Security and Loss Prevention Services.
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
Statistics, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Geology/Earth Science, General.
Physical Sciences.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Social Work.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Anthropology.
Economics, General.
Geography.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING.
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Commercial and Advertising Art.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Interior Design.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Sam Champion
Good Morning America, ABC News
Stephen Pence
Lt. Governor of Kentucky
Dr. Robyn Hatley
Professor of Surgery and Pediatrics, Med Co of GA
Lee Majors
Film/Television Actor
Don Bornhorst
President, Comair (A Delta Connection
Dr. Larry S. Fields
Board Chair, American Academy of Family Physicians
Dr. W. Hubert Keen
President, State University of New York-Farmingdal
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Apr 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,260
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,765
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,876
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
71%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$27,438
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$4,473
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition (In-State)
$8,150
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$17,640
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$8,188
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
College/university loans from institutional funds
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
13,978
Foreign Countries Represented
36
Demographics
56% female
44% male
13% are out of state
80% are full time
20% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
25%
Help finding off-campus housing
No
First-Year Students living on campus
74%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Housing Options
Apartment Married
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Coed
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Frat Sorority
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Frat Sorority
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
178
Number of Honor Societies
30
Number of Social Sororities
13
Number of Religious Organizations
11
18% join a fraternity
27% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Colonels)
9 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Colonels)
10 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
LGBT Support Groups: Pride Alliance - www.pridealliance.eku.edu
Minority Support Groups: Association of Black Collegians, Council on International Affairs, EKU Gospel Ensemble, International Student Association, Japan/American Association, Korean American Association
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
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Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Lenovo, Gateway, HP, Dell, Accent Systems, Apple
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
