Eastern Kentucky University

10 Interesting Facts about Eastern Kentucky University

1. Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is a public university located in Richmond, Kentucky.
2. EKU was founded in 1906 as the Eastern Kentucky State Normal School and has since grown into a comprehensive university with over 170 undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs.
3. The university is organized into five colleges: the College of Arts & Sciences, the College of Business & Technology, the College of Education, the College of Health Sciences, and the College of Justice & Safety.
4. EKU is known for its strong programs in criminal justice, education, nursing, and occupational therapy.
5. The university has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 22 students.
6. EKU is home to several research centers and institutes, including the Center for Appalachian Studies, the Kentucky Institute for Public Governance and Civic Engagement, and the Institute for Regional Analysis and Public Policy.
7. The university is committed to sustainability and has implemented a variety of initiatives, including a LEED-certified residence hall, a campus recycling program, and a bike-share program.
8. EKU has a diverse student body, with students from over 40 states and 50 countries.
9. The university’s athletic teams, known as the Colonels, compete in NCAA Division I and the Ohio Valley Conference in sports such as football, basketball, and soccer.
10. Notable alumni of EKU include former Kentucky Governor Paul E. Patton, country music singer Chris Stapleton, and Olympic gold medalist Madison Kocian.

Tuition & Fee

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All programs

Accounting
Anthropology
Applied Software Engineering
Art & Design
Athletic Training
Beta Gamma Sigma
Biological Sciences
Business Administration
Business Informatics
Business Information Systems
Business Leadership and Innovation
Cardiovascular Perfusion
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Communication
Communication Studies
Computer Information Technology
Computer Science
Construction Management
Criminal Justice
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Doctor of Education
Doctor of Nursing Practice – Nurse Anesthesia Specialization
Early Childhood Education (Non-Certification to Certification)
Economics
Education Specialist in Educational Leadership
Education: Teacher as Leader
Electrical & Electronics Engineering Technology
Electronic Media & Broadcasting
Elementary Education
Engineering Physics
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science
Exercise Science
Finance
French
General Business
Geography
Geology
German
Global Supply Chain Management
Health Administration
Health Communication
Health Informatics
Health Science
History
Honors Lists
Human Resource Management
Human Services and Addictions
Inclusion and Equity
Integrative Studies
International Business
International Studies
Japanese
Journalism
Juris Doctor
Law
Legal Studies
Library Informatics
Management
Marketing
Master of Arts in Teaching
Mathematics
Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Mechatronics Engineering Technology
Middle Grades Education
Music
Music Education
Neuroscience
Nursing
nal Therapy, Entry-level Doctor
Organizational Leadership
Philosophy
Physical Education (Non-Certification Track)
Physics
Political Science
Post Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice
Post-Master’s of Science in Nursing Certificate
Pre-Dental
Pre-Engineering
Pre-Medical or Physician Assistant
Pre-Medicine
Pre-Optometry
Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Physical Therapy
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Pre-Wildlife Management
Psychological Science
Public Administration
Public History
Public Relations
Radiation Therapy
Radiologic Science
Respiratory Care
RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
RN with Non-nursing Bachelor to MSN
School Counseling
Secondary Education
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Sports Business and Event Management
Statistics
Teaching
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Visual Communication Design
Women in Business

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

9,572 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

2,498