Eastern Kentucky University
Key Facts
Graduation Rate
50%
Retention Rate
80%
Acceptance Rate
78%
Total Enrollment
16,842
Student-Faculty Ratio
15:1
Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Calendar System
Semester
Programs (13)
About Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University is a public four-year institution located in Richmond, Kentucky, in a distant town setting. The university enrolls 16,842 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 51.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 50% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 80% (IPEDS 2023).
Eastern Kentucky University offers a broad array of programs spanning health, technology, and safety fields. Programs at the bachelor's level include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Athletic Training/Trainer, and Engineering/Industrial Management. Associate-level offerings include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Industrial Safety Technology/Technician, Engineering/Industrial Management, Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, and Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator. Certificate programs include Industrial Technology/Technician, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Located in Richmond in the Bluegrass region of Kentucky, Eastern Kentucky University serves a large student body with access to healthcare, public safety, and industrial career pathways. The university's diverse program offerings reflect the regional workforce needs of central Kentucky and surrounding communities.
Dr. David T. McFaddin
david.mcfaddin@eku.edu521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, KY 40475-3102
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