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Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, Kentucky · Public · 12,318 undergrads

Eastern Kentucky University admits 78% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Eastern Kentucky University?

78% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 880–1080 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

17,024 applied, 13,212 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Eastern Kentucky University cost?

$11,925 a year in-state

Out of state: about $13,485 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $25,132.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$10,080
$30,000–$48,000$9,346
$48,000–$75,000$9,840
$75,000–$110,000$13,484
over $110,000$18,544

Out-of-state tuition is $12,300 a year, against $10,740 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $1,560 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Eastern Kentucky University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Eastern Kentucky University's fall 2027 rule yet. Eastern Kentucky University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Eastern Kentucky University's site

What it's like

12,318
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
Town
Campus setting in Richmond, KY.
77%
of first-years come back for year two.
34%
finish in four years. 50% within six.
$50.9k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$20.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is Eastern Kentucky University's acceptance rate?
78% for fall 2024: 13,212 of 17,024 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Eastern Kentucky University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 880 to 1080 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Eastern Kentucky University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $9,840 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $25,132.
How much does Eastern Kentucky University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Eastern Kentucky University is $12,300 a year, against $10,740 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $11,925 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $1,560 tuition gap gives about $13,485 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Eastern Kentucky University's graduation rate?
50% of students finish within six years and 34% within four (IPEDS).