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.