Eastern Kentucky University
Founded 1906
President David McFaddin (President)
Fees USD 9,868
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is a public university founded in 1906 in Richmond, Kentucky. Enrolling 15,000 students, EKU is known as the top producer of law enforcement and criminal justice professionals in Kentucky, with exceptional criminal justice, nursing, occupational therapy, education, and fire/EMS science programs serving the Bluegrass Region and Eastern Kentucky.
Colleges
- College of Justice and Safety — #1 producer of law enforcement professionals in Kentucky; fire science
- College of Health Sciences — CCNE-accredited nursing; occupational therapy programs
- College of Education — Teacher preparation for Eastern Kentucky
- College of Business and Technology — AACSB-accredited business programs
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~71% | In-State Tuition: ~$9,868