Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is a public institution located in Madison County, Kentucky. EKU is a regional comprehensive university serving students in central and eastern Kentucky, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university has a strong tradition in public safety, health sciences, and education, and it plays a central role in workforce development for the region.

While specific program listings are not available in current IPEDS data for this entry, EKU has offered programs in fields including nursing, criminal justice, fire and safety engineering technology, education, business administration, psychology, social work, and computer science at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.

Madison County is home to Richmond, Kentucky, a mid-size city in the Bluegrass region. EKU's presence there provides the surrounding area with access to a comprehensive public university education, supporting economic development and producing graduates who serve the healthcare, public safety, and educational needs of central and eastern Kentucky.