Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
78.09%
SAT Average
1,089
ACT Range
17-24
Eastern Kentucky University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 78.09%. This means approximately 781 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 11,674 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
78.09%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $10,130 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,820 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $22,265 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $9,962 | State avg: $15,306. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 38.61% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 42.77% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Eastern Kentucky University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$20,820
Room and board
$11,735
Books and supplies
$0
Other expenses
$2,800
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$22,265
Average net price
$9,962
Average aid coverage
55%
$12,303 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Eastern Kentucky University pays approximately $9,962 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Kentucky average of $15,306 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Eastern Kentucky University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Kentucky and national averages.
Eastern Kentucky University net price
$9,962
Kentucky average
$15,306
National average
$17,506
Eastern Kentucky University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $20,820 and average net price at $9,962. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$20,820
Current net price
$9,962
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
49.74%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$45,795
Undergraduates
11,674
10-Year Median Earnings - Eastern Kentucky University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Eastern Kentucky University graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Eastern Kentucky University?
Undergraduates
11,674
Completion rate
49.74%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
38.61%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
42.77%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 38.61% of Eastern Kentucky University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 42.77% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Eastern Kentucky University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Eastern Kentucky University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Eastern Kentucky University lists Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Eastern Kentucky University is listed at 521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY 40475-3102. Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Eastern Kentucky University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky University | 78.09% | $20,820 | $9,962 | $45,795 |
| Centre College | 54.34% | $50,550 | $21,497 | $66,240 |
| Bellarmine University | 93.59% | $47,180 | $23,587 | $62,069 |
| Galen College of Nursing-ARH | Not available | $15,860 | $22,209 | $61,480 |
| Galen College of Nursing-Louisville | Not available | Not available | Not available | $61,480 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Richmond schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Richmond.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Kentucky University's acceptance rate?
Eastern Kentucky University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 78.09%.
How much is Eastern Kentucky University tuition?
Eastern Kentucky University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $20,820.
What is Eastern Kentucky University's average net price?
Eastern Kentucky University's average net price in the local dataset is $9,962.
What is Eastern Kentucky University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $45,795 for Eastern Kentucky University.
Is Eastern Kentucky University accredited?
Eastern Kentucky University's accreditor in the local dataset is Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
How many students attend Eastern Kentucky University?
The local dataset lists 11,674 undergraduate students at Eastern Kentucky University.
What percentage of Eastern Kentucky University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Eastern Kentucky University in the local dataset is 38.61%.
What is the federal loan rate at Eastern Kentucky University?
The federal loan rate for Eastern Kentucky University in the local dataset is 42.77%.
Where should I verify Eastern Kentucky University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Eastern Kentucky University or the latest official federal education data.