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Eastern Kentucky University is an undergraduate and graduate teaching and research institution, located in Richmond, Kentucky. The Kentucky General Assembly established the Eastern Kentucky State Normal School as a teacher's college in 1906 and later officially renamed it Eastern Kentucky University in 1966.
EKU consists of 5 colleges, the Graduate School and the John Grant Crabbe Library. It offers more than 160 degree programs in associates, bachelors, and masters degree programs. The colleges are:
In the 2008 edition, US News & World Report ranked EKU 60th in the Top Southern Masters Universities.
The sports teams of EKU are known as the Colonels.
Richmond, KY is home to Eastern Kentucky University. Richmond is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Eastern Kentucky University go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Eastern Kentucky University has 15,839 enrolled students (as of 2007).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Eastern Kentucky University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Ohio Valley Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Eastern Kentucky University is a student-centered comprehensive public university dedicated to high-quality instruction, service, and scholarship."
More complete details are provided below.
Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Ave
Richmond, KY 40475-3102
General Phone: (859) 622-1000
http://www.eku.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 698 | elementary school teaching, elementary/middle school admin, physical education teaching, special ed, education, middle school teaching, school counseling, industrial arts teaching, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 335 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, various nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 334 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police, fire protection tech, corrections, forensic science, security and loss prevention, security services management, security and protective services |
| Liberal Arts | 321 | general studies, history, English, sociology, political science, sign language translation, anthropology, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 222 | business, business management, accounting, marketing, finance, MIS, insurance, fashion merchandising |
| Therapy And Counseling | 147 | psychology, community health services, clinical psychology, organizational psychology, school psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 124 | social work, family studies, food and nutrition, public administration, child care provider, housing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 105 | occupational therapy, parks and recreation management, athletic trainer, dietitian, dietitian assistant |
| Science | 100 | biology, chemistry, geology, ecology, physics, physical sciences, bacteriology |
| Media | 96 | public relations, communication studies, radio and television, journalism, printing management |
| Engineering Technician | 76 | water quality and recycling tech, manufacturing tech, industrial tech, computer systems tech, drafting, quality control tech, architectural engineering tech, computer engineering tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 53 | audiology and speech pathology, medical assistant, clinical lab tech, medical lab tech |
| Fine Arts | 37 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 36 | computer science, computer and info science |
| Law | 28 | legal assistant |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 24 | agricultural production |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 24 | construction management, real estate |
| Music | 22 | music |
| Medical Administration | 20 | health care administration, medical office management, medical records tech, medical records admin |
| Medicine | 18 | public health |
| Mathematics | 14 | mathematics, statistics |
| Transportation | 13 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | philosophy |
| Office And Administration | 10 | administrative assistant, office management |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | wildlife management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 3 | ornamental horticulture |
| Engineering | 2 | various engineering courses |
| Construction Trades | 0 | home furnishings |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Kentucky University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,979 | 86 |
| Master's degree | 678 | 39 |
| Associate's degree | 210 | 19 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 4 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Eastern Kentucky University had a total enrollment of 15,839 students (13,267 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 83% |
| Ohio | 11% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
Eastern Kentucky University offers campus housing for 5,100 of its 13,267 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Richmond, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,776 | 4,410 | 65% | 2,487 | 56% |
| Men | 2,813 | 1,845 | 66% | 1,075 | 58% |
| Women | 3,948 | 2,561 | 65% | 1,412 | 55% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,142 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,842 |
| Room and board | $ 5,688 |
| Room charge | $ 3,003 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,685 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,650 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern Kentucky University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 196300)
Eastern Kentucky University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 181 | 170 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 67 | 72 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 84 | 89 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $98,096 | 4 | $97,882 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $79,455 | 4 | $74,140 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $85,972 | 10 | $78,197 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 75 | $84,952 | 41 | $76,695 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 63 | $66,274 | 76 | $61,699 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 82 | $54,987 | 101 | $52,912 |
| Instructor | academic year | 18 | $50,375 | 36 | $49,747 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 11 | $46,138 | 5 | $39,534 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 49 | $48,025 | 52 | $47,568 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 298 | $63,165 | 311 | $56,720 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Track | Ohio Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 148 | 95 | 243 |
| Football | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| Track | 23 | 16 | 39 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| Basketball | 11 | 14 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 65 | 82 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Production Operations, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Insurance
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technical Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Housing and Human Environments, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Ornamental Horticulture
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Printing Management
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
Dietitian Assistant
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
Forensic Science and Technology
Securities Services Administration/Management
Security and Loss Prevention Services
Security and Protective Services, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eastern Kentucky University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 3% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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