Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY · Public · 12,318 undergrads (medium, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,591 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $8,005 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $10,382 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $14,384 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,009 |
| All incomes (average) | $11,040 |
Sticker tuition: $10,320 in-state, $21,230 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Average SAT
- 1149
- Median ACT
- 21
- Students with Pell grants
- 41%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 50%
- Freshman retention
- 77%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $45,795
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business18%
Health & Nursing13%
Criminal Justice11%
Psychology10%
Education4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science3%
Social Sciences3%
Communications & Media2%
Biology & Life Sciences2%
Physics & Chemistry2%
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