Eastern Kentucky University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,830

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,852

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

78.1%

17,082 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

15,008

71% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

55%

1,173 Graduates

About

Eastern Kentucky University is a higher education institution located in Madison County, KY. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Eastern Kentucky University were General Psychology (262 degrees awarded), General Studies (163 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (144 degrees).

In 2023, 3,482 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Eastern Kentucky University. 61.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,870 degrees), 15.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (184 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Kentucky University is $9,830, which is $−14,745 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Eastern Kentucky University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,886 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Kentucky University is $9,830, which is $14,745 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,852.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending Eastern Kentucky University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,830

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Eastern Kentucky University was $9,830. The cost of tuition at Eastern Kentucky University is $−14,745 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Eastern Kentucky University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,852

2023 Value

0.426%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Eastern Kentucky University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,852. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Eastern Kentucky University grew by 0.426%.

This chart compares the average net price of Eastern Kentucky University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,360

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at Eastern Kentucky University was of $10,360 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 10.1% between 2022 and 2023.

This chart compares the average student costs at Eastern Kentucky University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

43%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Eastern Kentucky University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.2% with respect to 2022, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Eastern Kentucky University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Eastern Kentucky University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3886 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Eastern Kentucky University received 17,082 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 7.97% annual growth. Out of those 17,082 applicants, 13,340 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.1% acceptance rate.

There were 15,008 students enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University in 2023. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Eastern Kentucky University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

13,340

Accepted Out of 17,082

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Eastern Kentucky University was 78.1% (13,340 admissions from 17,082 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 64.3%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 7.97%, while admissions grew by 31.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Eastern Kentucky University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Eastern Kentucky University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Eastern Kentucky University had a total enrollment of 15,008 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Kentucky University is 10,653 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,355. This means that 71% of students enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Eastern Kentucky University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 79.9% White, 6.48% Black or African American, 5.25% Hispanic or Latino, 4.66% Two or More Races, 1.41% Asian, 0.213% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49%), followed by White Male (31.6%) and Black or African American Female (3.59%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.2%), followed by White Male (20.9%) and Black or African American Female (4.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Eastern Kentucky University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,008 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Kentucky University is 10,653 and the part-time enrollment is 4,355. This means that 71% of students enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Eastern Kentucky University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

80%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Eastern Kentucky University was 80%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Eastern Kentucky University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Eastern Kentucky University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
11,998 enrolled students
Black or African American
973 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
788 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Eastern Kentucky University is 79.9% White, 6.48% Black or African American, 5.25% Hispanic or Latino, 4.66% Two or More Races, 1.41% Asian, 0.213% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.12% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 146 students (0.973%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 828 more women than men received degrees from Eastern Kentucky University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University is white (2,870 degrees awarded). There were 15.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (184 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Eastern Kentucky University is General Psychology (262 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (163 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (144 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Eastern Kentucky University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (22 degrees awarded), Protective Services (452 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (181 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Kentucky University are Social workers, all other (263,477 people), Other managers (215,526 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (176,610 people), Police officers (158,748 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (96,764 people).

The most specialized majors at Eastern Kentucky University in 2023 are Applied Sciences (22 degrees awarded), Protective Services (452 degrees), Engineering Technologies (181 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (138 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (173 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Kentucky University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Eastern Kentucky University are Applied Sciences (22 degrees awarded), Protective Services (452 degrees), Engineering Technologies (181 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (138 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (173 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Kentucky University are Elementary & secondary schools (472,251 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (385,493 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (255,696 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (233,045 people), and Outpatient care centers (194,083 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Eastern Kentucky University.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
262 degrees awarded
General Studies
163 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
144 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Eastern Kentucky University was General Psychology with 262 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Eastern Kentucky University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,327

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

2,155

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,327 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Kentucky University, which is 0.616 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,155).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Eastern Kentucky University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 92 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Kentucky University in Industrial Safety Technology, which is 2.97 times more than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 248 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Kentucky University in General Psychology, which is 4.59 times more than the 54 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

34%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 34% of students graduating from Eastern Kentucky University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Eastern Kentucky University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.341% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,870 degrees awarded
Black or African American
184 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
143 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Eastern Kentucky University is white (2,870 degrees awarded). There were 15.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (184 degrees).

1.12% of degree recipients (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,805 degrees awarded
White Male
1,065 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
105 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Eastern Kentucky University is white female (1,805 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,065 degrees).

Operations

Eastern Kentucky University has an endowment valued at nearly $87.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.26M (5.98%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Eastern Kentucky University had a total salary expenditure of 312M. Eastern Kentucky University employs 165 Professors, 134 Assistant professors and 127 Associate professors. Most academics at Eastern Kentucky University are Male Professor (93), Female Assistant professor (82), and Female Professor (72).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Kentucky University are: Management, with 275 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 228 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 186 employees.

Endowment

$87.9M

2023 Endowment

11.9%

growth from 2022

Eastern Kentucky University has an endowment valued at about $87.9M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Eastern Kentucky University grew 11.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38.2M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Eastern Kentucky University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$114M

2023 Salaries

3.28%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Eastern Kentucky University paid a median of $114M in salaries, which represents 36.5% of their overall expenditure ($312M) and a 3.28% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.57% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.2% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$35.7M

Instructional Salaries

501

Number of Employees

In 2023, Eastern Kentucky University paid a total of $35.7M to 501 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

165 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

275 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Eastern Kentucky University were Professor with 165 employees, Assistant professor with 134 employees, and Associate professor with 127 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Kentucky University were Management with 275 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 228 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 186 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Eastern Kentucky University was Male Professor with 93 employees, Female Assistant professor with 82 employees, and Female Professor with 72 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Eastern Kentucky University.

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