Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY

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Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY

Eastern Kentucky, founded in 1906, is public university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Allied Health and Nursing; Applied Arts and Technology; Arts and Humanities; Business; Education; Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Athletics; Law Enforcement; Natural and Mathematical Sciences; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and the Graduate School. Its 628-acre campus is located in Richmond, 30 miles south of Lexington.

Web Site www.eku.edu/

Institution Type Public

Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 13,949 Women 7,782 (55.8%) Men 6,167 (44.2%) Graduate Students 2,356

ADMISSION

Entrance Difficulty Minimally difficult

Overall Admission Rate 74% of 9,776 applicants were admitted

Early Action Offered No Early Decision Offered No Regular Admission

Deadline August 1

Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

Average GPA 3.22

SAT Math 482 average

420-560 range of middle 50% SAT Critical Reading 481 average

415-560 range of middle 50%

SAT Writing 458 average

ACT Composite 22 average

Selection of Students

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Academic GPA X

Standardized Tests X

Essay X

Extracurricular Activities X

MONEY MATTERS

Cost of Attendance In-state: $20,660

Out-of-state: $30,150

Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,600

Room and Board $8,360

Average Percent of Need Met 85%

Average Freshman Award $11,758

Average Indebtedness of

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ACADEMICS

Academic Calendar System Semester

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates 680

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 20% of classes

10-19 students: 28% of classes 20-29 students: 27% of classes 30-39 students: 17% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes

CAMPUS LIFE

Richmond Population 32,550

Nearest Metropolitan Area Lexington

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students in College Housing 69% of freshmen, 29% of all students

Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I

Mascot Colonel

Sororities 6% of women participate

Fraternities 8% of men participate

STUDENTS

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.9% Asian

6.1% Black/African-American 2.1% Hispanic/Latino

2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 85.3% White

2.9% Unknown

International Students 1.7% from 35 countries

First-Year Students Returning 68.2%

Students Graduating Within 4 Years 19.3%

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported

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FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Entrance Difficulty

Minimally Difficult: Most freshmen were not in the top 50% of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on the SAT I or below 19 on the ACT; up to 95% of all applicants accepted.

High School Preparation

High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted

High School Program

High School Units Required or Recommended

Subject Required Units Recommended

Units English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 3 Foreign Language 2 Social Studies 3 History Academic Electives 7

Examinations

Exam Scores Due inAdmissions Office

SAT or ACT Required August 1

SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Required for some August 1 SAT Subject Tests Only

ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component

Use of SAT/ACT

Essay SAT: Not usedACT: Not used

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

Admissions Office

Address 521 Lancaster Avenue

City, State, Zip Richmond, KY 40475-3102

Phone (859) 622-2106

Fax (859) 622-1020

E-mail admissions@eku.edu

Early Admission

Early Decision Offered No Early Decision Deadline Early Decision

Notification

Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline

Early Action Notification

Application Dates and Fees

Regular Admission

Deadline August 1

Application Fee $35 Application Fee Waiver Available Regular Admission

Notification Rolling

Accept Offer of

Admission No set date

Waiting List Used No

Defer Admission Student can defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted

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Application Form

Common Application Not accepted Universal College

Application Not accepted

Electronic Application Available

Other Application Requirements

Interview Not required

Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation

Other All new freshman must take a

standardize test (ACT/SAT). Only adults over the age of 21 may use Placement Exam for admission required for freshmen

Financial Need Financial need is a consideration in the admissions process

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered

Rigor of Secondary School Record X

Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X

Level of Applicant's Interest X

Extracurricular Activities X

Volunteer Work X

Particular Talent/Ability X

Character/Personal Qualities X

First Generation to Attend College X

State Residency X

Geographic Residence X

Relation with Alumnus X

Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X

Ethnicity X

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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

Admission Rates

Overall Admission Rate 74% of 9,776 applicants were admitted

Women 77% of 5,683 applicants were admitted

Men 70% of 4,093 applicants were admitted

Students Enrolled 3,631 (50%) of 7,222 admitted students enrolled

Women 1,974 (45%) of 4,368 admitted students enrolled

Men 1,657 (58%) of 2,854 admitted students enrolled

Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate

Students Offered Wait List

Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List

SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

SAT Math 482 average

420-560 range of middle 50% Score of 700 - 800 1% Score of 600 - 700 11% Score of 500 - 600 32% Score of 400 - 500 39% Score of 300 - 400 14% Score of 200 - 300 4%

SAT Critical Reading 481 average

SAT Writing 458 average

Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

Average GPA 3.22

3.75 and Above Not reported

3.50 - 3.74 Not reported

ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

ACT Composite 22 average

19-24 range of middle 50% Score of 30 - 36 3% Score of 24 - 29 29% Score of 18 - 23 51% Score of 12 - 17 17% Score of 6 - 11 0% Score of 5 or Below 0%

Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen

High School Class Rank

National Merit Scholar Not reported

Valedictorian 1%

Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer 8%

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TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance In-state: $20,660 Out-of-state: $30,150 Tuition and Fees In-state: $8,600

Room and Board $8,360

Books and Supplies $1,000

Other Expenses $2,700

Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

Financial Aid Office

E-mail shelley.park@eku.edu

Web Site Financial Aid Web Site

Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL

Application Process

Application Deadline

Award Notification On a rolling basis beginning April 1

Method for Awarding

Institutional Aid Federal Methodology

Forms Required Cost to File

FAFSA

Code is 001963 Free

PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID

Freshmen

Financial Aid Applicants 2,350 (92.6%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 1,985 (84.5%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 1,976 (99.5%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 789 (39.9%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 85%

Average Award $11,758

Need-Based Gift Received by 1,313 (66.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,260

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 1,606 (81.3%) of aidrecipients, average amount $3,728

Merit-Based Gift Received by 1,801 (91.1%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 239 (9.4%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,346

All Undergraduates

Financial Aid Applicants 9,375 (83.9%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 8,121 (72.7%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 7,977 (98.2%) of applicants with

financial need

Need Fully Met 3,186 (39.9%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 84%

Average Award $10,970

Need-Based Gift Received by 5,395 (67.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,765

Need-Based

Self-Help Received by 6,650 (83.4%) of aidrecipients, average amount $4,562

Merit-Based Gift Received by 4,859 (60.9%) of aid recipients

Merit-Based Gift 1,187 (10.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,455

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Borrowing

2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 71%

Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates $27,438

Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans

Parents of Students Receiving Aid 16.0%

Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 4.0%

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

Loans

Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans

State Loans

Other Loans College/university loans

Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Non-Need-Based

Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athleticscholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Job skill scholarships, Leadership scholarships

Non-Need Awards

Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Not reported Number of Awards 3,004 Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Not reported Creative Arts/

Performance Award Areas

Music Number of Awards 136 Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Music Special Achievements/

Activities Award Areas Cheerleading/Drum Major Number of Awards 35

Top Areas (By

Money Awarded) Cheerleading/Drum Major Special Characteristics

Award Areas Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Members of Minorities Number of Awards 360

Top Areas (By

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Employment

Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available Average Earnings from

On-Campus Employment

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Academic Calendar System Semester

Summer Session Offered

General Catalog/Bulletin

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Undergraduate Majors

Accounting

Agricultural Business and Management, General Agricultural Production Operations, General Agriculture, General

Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew

Anthropology

Applied Mathematics, General

Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician Art Teacher Education

Art/Art Studies, General

Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Biology/Biological Sciences, General Broadcast Journalism

Business Administration and Management, General Business Teacher Education

Business/Commerce, General Business/Managerial Economics Chemistry, General

Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist

Commercial and Advertising Art

Communication Sciences and Disorders, General Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Computer Science

Computer and Information Sciences, General Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management Dietetics/Dietitian

Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Ecology

Economics, General Education, General

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness

Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments

Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General Environmental Engineering

Technology/Environmental Technology Environmental Health

Environmental Studies Family and Community Services

Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education

Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General

Farm/Farm and Ranch Management Fashion Merchandising

Finance, General Fine/Studio Arts, General Forensic Science and Technology French Language and Literature General Studies

Geography

Geology/Earth Science, General Health Teacher Education

Health/Health Care Administration/Management History, General

Housing and Human Environments, General Human Development and Family Studies, General Information Science/Studies

Insurance Journalism

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching Management Information Systems, General Marketing/Marketing Management, General Mass Communication/Media Studies Mathematics, General

Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology Medical Office Management/Administration

Music Teacher Education Music, General Natural Sciences

Occupational Therapy/Therapist Office Management and Supervision Philosophy

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Physical Sciences

Physics, General

Political Science and Government, General Psychology, General

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other

Public Relations/Image Management Radio and Television

Real Estate

Rhetoric and Composition

Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

Secondary Education and Teaching Security and Loss Prevention Services Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Social Work

Sociology

Spanish Language and Literature Special Education and Teaching, General Statistics, General

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other

Technical Teacher Education

Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education

Trade and Industrial Teacher Education Transportation and Materials Moving, Other Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management

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Most Popular Disciplines Health professions and related sciences, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services, Education Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Engineering

Special Programs Double major, Honors program, Independent study,

Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Cooperative education program, Internships

Study Abroad Offered

Online Degrees Some online degree programs

CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education/Core Curriculum Required

Computer Not required

Foreign Language Not required

Math/Science Required for all students

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

International Baccalaureate Accepted

Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit

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FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION

Full-Time Faculty 680

Part-Time Faculty 434

Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Not reported

Regular Class Size 2-9 students: 20% of classes

10-19 students: 28% of classes 20-29 students: 27% of classes 30-39 students: 17% of classes 40-49 students: 4% of classes 50-99 students: 3% of classes Over 100 students: 1% of classes

Discussion Section/Lab Class Size Not reported

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

Libraries

Library Available on Campus Yes

Holdings 908,718

Computing

Computer Ownership Students not required to own/lease a computer

Computers Available on Campus 1800

Internet/E-mail Access Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Remedial Instruction Offered

Tutoring Available

Services for Learning Disabled Students Available

Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Science, Master of Music, Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Public Administration, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Public Health

Master's Programs of Study

Agricultural Education Allied Health--General Art Education

Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General Business Administration and Management--General Business Education Chemistry Clinical Psychology Communication Disorders Community Health Counselor Education

Criminal Justice and Criminology Curriculum and Instruction Ecology

Education--General

Educational Leadership and Administration Elementary Education

English

English Education

Environmental and Occupational Health Family Nurse Practitioner Studies Geology

Health Education Health Promotion

Health Services Management and Hospital Administration

Higher Education History

Home Economics Education

Industrial and Organizational Psychology Industrial/Management Engineering Library Science Manufacturing Engineering Mathematics Mathematics Education Music Music Education Nursing--General Nutrition Occupational Therapy Physical Education Political Science Psychology--General Public Administration

Recreation and Park Management School Psychology

Science Education Secondary Education Social Sciences Education Special Education Sports Management Urban and Regional Planning Vocational and Technical Education Writing

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Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctoral Programs of Study

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LOCATION AND SETTING

Richmond Population 32,550 Nearest Metropolitan

Area Lexington

Environment Large town

Campus Size 500 acres

Weather

Temperature 22.4 average low in January, 82.7 average high in September

Rain 125 rainy days per year

Getting Around

Campus Map

Nearest Airport 20 mile(s) from campus in Lexington

Nearest Bus Station 1 mile(s) from campus in Richmond

Nearest Train Station

HOUSING

College Housing College offers housing to students

Types of Housing Coed dorms, women's dorms, men's dorms, married student

apartments, single student apartments, fraternity/sorority housing

Students in College Housing 69% of freshmen, 29% of all students

Housing Requirements Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus

Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing

Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 71%

Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

SECURITY

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available

24-Hour Security Patrols Available

Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available

Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Health Service Offered

Personal Counseling Offered

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SPORTS AND RECREATION

Intercollegiate Athletics

Athletic Conferences NCAA Division I

Mascot Colonel

School Colors Maroon and white

Intercollegiate Sports Offered

Sport

WOMEN MEN

Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given

Baseball x x Basketball x x x x Cheerleading x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Football x x Golf x x x x Softball x x Tennis x x x x

Track And Field x x x x

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Club Sports

Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports

Recreational Sports

Intramural Sports basketball, bowling, football, golf, racquetball, softball, table tennis, tennis, track and field, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, weight lifting

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities and

Organizations choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band,music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook

Sororities 6% of women participate Fraternities 8% of men participate

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STUDENT BODY

Coeducational Yes All Undergraduates 13,949 Women 7,782 (55.8%) Men 6,167 (44.2%) Full-Time Undergraduates 11,167

Ethnicity of Students from U.S. 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.9% Asian

6.1% Black/African-American 2.1% Hispanic/Latino

2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 85.3% White

2.9% Unknown

International Students 1.7% from 35 countries

Average Age 23

All Graduate Students 2,356

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION

First-Year Students Returning 68.2%

Students Graduating Within 5 Years 36%

AFTER GRADUATION

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Not reported

Average Starting Salary Not reported

Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Not reported

Disciplines Pursued Not reported

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