Eastern Kentucky University
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Eastern Kentucky University is a public university located in Richmond. The school has a history dating back to the 1920s. EKU's 40 online certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs feature the same professors and curricula as its on-campus degrees. Distance learners can choose from six start dates throughout the year to begin their studies. Available academic areas include child and family studies, risk management and insurance, and nursing. All programs are completely online and feature asynchronous courses, except for the paralegal program and the fire, arson, and explosion investigation program. Undergraduate admission requires one of the following: a minimum 2.5 high school GPA, a score of at least 20 or 950 on the ACT or SAT, or at least 24 transferable college credits. Graduate admission requirements vary by program. All online students pay the same tuition rate, regardless of where they live.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
73% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
67% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
51% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Considered (not required) | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Considered (not required) | Letter of recommendation: | Considered (not required) |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
1k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
82%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 5 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 7 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 8 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 9 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 10 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 17 | Security And Protective Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |