Eastern Kentucky University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,452

2.01% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$14,271

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.94%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

98.3%

7,251 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

13,984

71.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

51.8%

1,262 Graduates

About

Eastern Kentucky University is a higher education institution located in Madison County, KY. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Eastern Kentucky University were General Psychology (224 degrees awarded), General Studies (162 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (154 degrees).

In 2021, 3,594 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Eastern Kentucky University. 60.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,011 degrees), 15.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (189 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Kentucky University is $9,452, which is $−13,732 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Kentucky University is $9,452, which is $−13,732 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,271.

In 2021, 77% of undergraduate students attending Eastern Kentucky University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,452

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Eastern Kentucky University was $9,452. The cost of tuition at Eastern Kentucky University is $−13,732 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Eastern Kentucky University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,271

2021 Value

0.848%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Eastern Kentucky University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,271. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Eastern Kentucky University grew by 0.848%.

This chart compares the average net price of Eastern Kentucky University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,476

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Eastern Kentucky University was of $10,476 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Eastern Kentucky University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Eastern Kentucky University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.05% with respect to 2020, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Eastern Kentucky University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.94%

2019 Default Rate

121

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Eastern Kentucky University was 2.94%, which represents 121 out of the 4112 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Eastern Kentucky University received 7,251 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 21.2% annual growth. Out of those 7,251 applicants, 7,131 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.3% acceptance rate.

There were 13,984 students enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University in 2021. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Eastern Kentucky University has an overall enrollment yield of 35%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

7,131

Accepted Out of 7,251

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Eastern Kentucky University was 98.3% (7,131 admissions from 7,251 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 97.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 21.2%, while admissions declined by −20.9%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Eastern Kentucky University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Eastern Kentucky University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Eastern Kentucky University had a total enrollment of 13,984 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Kentucky University is 9,958 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,026. This means that 71.2% of students enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Eastern Kentucky University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.3% White, 6.2% Black or African American, 4.39% Hispanic or Latino, 4% Two or More Races, 1.43% Asian, 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.093% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.8%), followed by White Male (32.4%) and Black or African American Female (3.16%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.1%), followed by White Male (20.1%) and Black or African American Female (5.51%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Eastern Kentucky University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13,984 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Kentucky University is 9,958 and the part-time enrollment is 4,026. This means that 71.2% of students enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Eastern Kentucky University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Eastern Kentucky University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Eastern Kentucky University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Eastern Kentucky University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
11,364 enrolled students
Black or African American
867 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
614 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Eastern Kentucky University is 81.3% White, 6.2% Black or African American, 4.39% Hispanic or Latino, 4% Two or More Races, 1.43% Asian, 0.15% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.093% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 196 students (1.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 726 more women than men received degrees from Eastern Kentucky University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Eastern Kentucky University is white (3,011 degrees awarded). There were 15.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (189 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Eastern Kentucky University is General Psychology (224 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (162 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (154 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Eastern Kentucky University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (35 degrees awarded), Protective Services (513 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (197 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Kentucky University are Other managers (180,667 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (161,416 people), Police officers (146,638 people), Social workers, all other (116,614 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (82,319 people).

The most specialized majors at Eastern Kentucky University in 2021 are Applied Sciences (35 degrees awarded), Protective Services (513 degrees), Engineering Technologies (197 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (141 degrees), and Transportation (46 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Kentucky University are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Surgeons, Personal financial advisors, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Eastern Kentucky University are Applied Sciences (35 degrees awarded), Protective Services (513 degrees), Engineering Technologies (197 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (141 degrees), and Transportation (46 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Kentucky University are Elementary & secondary schools (451,176 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (380,283 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (250,591 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (223,111 people), and Outpatient care centers (179,920 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Eastern Kentucky University.

Most Common (2021)

General Psychology
224 degrees awarded
General Studies
162 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
154 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Eastern Kentucky University was General Psychology with 224 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Eastern Kentucky University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,434

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

2,160

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,434 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Kentucky University, which is 0.664 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (2,160).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Eastern Kentucky University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 96 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Kentucky University in Other Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, & Related Protective Services, which is 2.04 times more than the 47 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 247 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Kentucky University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.17 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

30%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 30% of students graduating from Eastern Kentucky University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Eastern Kentucky University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.58% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
3,011 degrees awarded
Black or African American
189 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
110 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Eastern Kentucky University is white (3,011 degrees awarded). There were 15.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (189 degrees).

2.78% of degree recipients (100 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,860 degrees awarded
White Male
1,151 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
113 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Eastern Kentucky University is white female (1,860 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1151 degrees).

Operations

Eastern Kentucky University has an endowment valued at nearly $88.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.23M (5.89%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Eastern Kentucky University had a total salary expenditure of 159M. Eastern Kentucky University employs 156 Professors, 150 Associate professors and 124 Assistant professors. Most academics at Eastern Kentucky University are Male Professor (92), Female Associate professor (81), and Female Assistant professor (71).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Kentucky University are: Management, with 243 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 232 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 182 employees.

Endowment

$88.8M

2021 Endowment

27.5%

growth from 2020

Eastern Kentucky University has an endowment valued at about $88.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Eastern Kentucky University grew 27.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38.4M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Eastern Kentucky University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$108M

2021 Salaries

1.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Eastern Kentucky University paid a median of $108M in salaries, which represents 67.5% of their overall expenditure ($159M) and a 1.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$34.8M

Instructional Salaries

513

Number of Employees

In 2021, Eastern Kentucky University paid a total of $34.8M to 513 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

156 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

243 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Eastern Kentucky University were Professor with 156 employees, Associate professor with 150 employees, and Assistant professor with 124 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Kentucky University were Management with 243 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 232 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 182 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Eastern Kentucky University was Male Professor with 92 employees, Female Associate professor with 81 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 71 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Eastern Kentucky University.