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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KY
2.8Above Average
78%
Open Admissions
49%
Graduation
About Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University is a public four-year institution located in Richmond, Kentucky. With an enrollment of approximately 11,674 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 78%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 49%. Graduates earn a median salary of $45,795 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $9,962 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
78%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
49%
Enrollment
11,674
Total students
Median Earnings
$45,795
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$10,130
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,820
Per year
Average Net Price
$9,962
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
890–1120
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
17 – 24
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
890
Median
1010
75th
1120
4001600
SAT Math
25th
450
Median
530
75th
590
200800
ACT Composite
25th
17
Median
21
75th
24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$20,820/yr
In-State Tuition$10,130/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$9,962/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$39,848
10-Year Earnings
$457,950
ROI Multiple
11.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Eastern Kentucky University
Student Outcomes
49%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$46k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
11,674
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
