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ACT
20/25
SAT
960/1130
Estimated Cost
$23,094
Financial Aid
$22,384
Students
10,000 - 19,999
About Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University, commonly referred to as Eastern or EKU, is a regional comprehensive institution located in Richmond, Kentucky.
EKU is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It maintains branch campuses in Corbin, Hazard, Somerset, Danville, Lancaster, and Manchester; and offers more than 40 online undergraduate and graduate options.
Eastern Kentucky University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#684 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Kentucky
#13 of 98
2024 Best Public Colleges in Kentucky
#6 of 25
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Eastern Kentucky University is Medical followed by Security & Enforcement, Education, Liberal Arts and Business Management.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Eastern Kentucky University within four or six years.