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Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky · Public · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$38,611

Acceptance Rate

78%

Graduation Rate

50%

Annual Tuition

$10,130

At a Glance

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Total Students

11,674

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Retention Rate

80%

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Faculty Ratio

15

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Financial Aid

43%

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Median Debt

$22,500

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Campus Setting

Town

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Institution Type

Public

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

Eastern Kentucky University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 78.1% and a student body of 11,674. The university's in-state tuition is $10,130. Approximately 42.8% of students receive financial aid. The median debt for graduates is $22,500.

Graduation and retention rates are 49.5% and 79.6%, respectively. Graduates' median earnings one year after graduation are $39,393. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $38,611, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,795.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$39k

1 YEAR

$39k

5 YEARS

$46k

10 YEARS

Top 75% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Eastern Kentucky University alumni earn a median of $39,393. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease slightly to $38,611. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $45,795. The median debt for graduates is $22,500, and 42.8% of students receive financial aid.

Eastern Kentucky University has a student body of 11,674 students, with an acceptance rate of 78.1%. The graduation rate is 49.5%, and the retention rate is 79.6%. The annual in-state tuition is $10,130.

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Campus Location

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Richmond, Kentucky

Richmond, KY 40475-3102

Eastern Kentucky University is located in Richmond, Kentucky. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Eastern Kentucky University has an acceptance rate of 78%.