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Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University is a student-centered, comprehensive public university dedicated to high-quality instruction, service and scholarship. After 100 years of higher education on the Richmond campus, the University's role has grown far beyond its original mission of teacher education. With 168 degree programs, the University serves 16,000 students from 40 states and 30 countries on its beautiful main campus and at educational centers throughout the region, as well as via distance education and online. Intercollegiate and intramural sports, the fine and performing arts, plus more than 200 other campus organizations provide students with many opportunities to get involved in campus life, make new friends, and develop leadership skills.

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Living in the Colonels Community

Graphic Silhouette of College Students

Our focus is on students, their needs, and their SUCCESS! We are a comprehensive university offering 168 degree programs and serving more than 16,000 students, yet we haven't lost that small-college feel. With a student-faculty ratio of just 17-1 and a strong emphasis on student success, EKU offers its students the personal attention they need to succeed. Classes are generally small. Our professors will take a genuine interest in how you're doing. There's no getting lost in the crowd here. You won't be just a face in the crowd when it comes to campus life, either. There's always something going on to capture your interest and help you make new friends. You can get involved in one of the 220 student organizations, play intramural sports (EKU offers over 50 varsity, club, and intramural sports), try out for a play or a musical group... whatever your interests are, there's something here for you. EKU offers the leading fitness and wellness facility of any university in Kentucky.

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The Big Picture: How many students were on campus in Fall 2010?

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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students 16,567
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Undergraduate Snapshot

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Total Undergraduate Students 14,396
 
Gender
Women 8,185 57%
Men 6,211 43%
 
Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native 71 <1%
Asian 132 1%
African American / Black 825 6%
Hispanic 247 2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 21 <1%
White 12,517 87%
Two or More Races 301 2%
International 136 1%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported 146 1%
Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do EKU undergraduates call home?
 
Kentucky 87%
Other US States & Territories 12%
Other Countries 1%
Residency Unknown <1%
 
How old are EKU undergraduates?
Average Age 0
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older 24%
 
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New Student Applications (Fall 2010)

Of the 9,159 new freshman applicants, 66% were admitted and 43% of the admitted students enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University in Fall 2010.
Of the 3,208 transfer applicants, 59% were admitted and 64% of the admitted students enrolled at Eastern Kentucky University in Fall 2010.
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New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores

Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended

Shows middle 50% of testing range
Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen ACT
Composite 18 - 23
Math 18 - 24
English 17 - 23
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
High School Preparation
High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen
 
Percent in top of graduating class Data Not Available
Average High School GPA Data Not Available
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Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?

Typical Undergraduate Costs for 2010-11 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)

Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $17,224

Out-of-State & Other Costs

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The cost to attend Eastern Kentucky University varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.

How much would I pay?

Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?

Scholarships & Grants

  • 47% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $5,534. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.

Annual Need-Based Loans

  • 53% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $4,312. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.

Percent of Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid

NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.

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EKU Classes & Instructors

Classroom Environment
 
Students per Faculty 17 to 1
Undergraduate classes with fewer than 30 students 80%
Undergraduate classes with fewer than 50 students 96%
 
Total Full-Time Instructional Faculty 667
% of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Female 52%
% of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Are Persons of Color 13%
% of Full-Time Instructional Faculty Who Have the Highest Academic Degree Offered in Their Field of Study 79%

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Campus-based Housing

69% of new freshmen live in campus-based housing or residence halls.
30% of all undergraduates live on campus

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Campus Safety

Eastern Kentucky University is committed to enhancing the quality of life by providing a safe and secure living, learning, and working environment through professional service to the community. Our goal is to create and maintain community partnerships in an effort to make campus safety an important cornerstone of the University. A proactive approach is taken towards maintaining a safe and secure campus by preventative patrols, community programs, and implementing safety initiatives, including a campus-wide emergency notification systems.

Campus Crime Statistics

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Carnegie Classification of Institutional Characteristics

The Carnegie Classification's were created "to reference the great diversity of colleges and universities in the United States, and ... enable [people] to identify groups of roughly comparable institutions." For information on the Carnegie Classifications system, please visit their website: http://classifications.carnegiefoundation.org/

Basic Type
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Size and Setting
Large four-year, primarily residential
Enrollment Profile
Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile
Full-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
Undergraduate Instructional Program
Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program
Postbaccalaureate comprehensive

NOTE: Institutional classifications based on the Carnegie 2005 edition.

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Student Activities and Involvement at EKU

Students who are actively involved in their own learning and development are more likely to be successful in college. Colleges and universities offer students a wide variety of opportunities both inside and outside the classroom to become engaged with new ideas, people, and experiences. Institutions measure the effectiveness of these opportunities in a variety of ways to better understand what types of activities and programs students find the most helpful.

Institutions participating in the VSA program measure student involvement on campus using one of four national surveys. Results from the one survey are reported for a common set of questions selected as part of VSA. Following are the selected results from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). The questions have been grouped together in categories that are known to contribute to student learning and development. The results reported below are based on the responses of seniors who participated in the survey.

Group Learning Experiences

  • 93% percent of seniors worked with classmates on assignments outside of class.
  • 55% of seniors tutored or taught other students
  • 24% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week participating in co-curricular activities such as student organizations and intramural sports

Active Learning Experiences

  • 81% of seniors spent at least 6 hours per week preparing for class
  • 18% of seniors worked on a research project with a faculty member
  • 51% of seniors participated in an internship, practicum, or field experience
  • 54% of seniors participated in community service or volunteer work
  • 8% of seniors participated in study abroad
  • 96% of seniors made at least one class presentation last year

Institutional Commitment to Student Learning and Success

  • 96% of seniors believe this institution provides support for student success
  • 75% of seniors rated the quality of academic advising at this institution as good or excellent
  • 68% of seniors reported that this institution provided help in coping with work, family and other non-academic responsibilities
  • 96% of seniors reported working harder than they thought they could to meet an instructor's standards or expectations

Student Interaction with Campus Faculty and Staff

  • 61% of seniors believed that the campus staff were helpful, considerate, or flexible
  • 81% of seniors believed that faculty are available, helpful, or sympathetic
  • 98% of seniors reported that faculty members provided prompt feedback on their academic performance
  • 77% of seniors discussed readings or ideas with faculty members outside of class

Experiences with Diverse Groups of People and Ideas

  • 64% of seniors reported that they often tried to understand someone else's point of view
  • 88% of seniors reported their experience at this institution contributed to their understanding people of other racial and ethnic backgrounds
  • 59% of seniors often had serious conversations with students of a different race or ethnicity

Student Satisfaction

  • 87% of seniors would attend this institution if they started over again
  • 88% of seniors rated their entire educational experience as good or excellent
  • 86% of seniors reported that other students were friendly or supportive

Evaluation of Experiences

Survey Administration Process

Survey Information

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Majors and Degrees

Degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University in 2009-10
Degrees awarded at Eastern Kentucky University in 2009-10
Associate's 203
Bachelor's 2,126
Master's 697
Doctoral 1
Total 3,027

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Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2009-10
Areas of Study with the largest number of bachelor's degrees awarded in 2009-10
 
General Studies 10%
7%
Elementary Education and Teaching 7%
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 7%
Psychology, General 5%
Links to degree programs at Eastern Kentucky University
Links to degree programs at Eastern Kentucky University

Associate's

Bachelor's

Master's

Doctoral

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Future Plans of 2009-10 Bachelor's Degree Recipients

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Student Success & Progress Rate

A 68% four-year success and progress rate means that 68% of students starting in Fall 2004 either graduated or are still enrolled at a higher education institution four years later.

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Counts for the Fall 2004 entering class shown in the graph above.
  • 2,456 First-Time, Full-Time Students
  • 1,013 Full-Time Transfer Students

Success & Progress Rate Table

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Retention of Freshman Class

First-time students in Fall 2009 that returned for their second year: 0%

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Student Learning at Eastern Kentucky University

All colleges and universities use multiple approaches to measure student learning. Many of these are specific to particular disciplines, many are coordinated with accrediting agencies, and many are based on outcomes after students have graduated.

Learning Assessment Examples

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Pilot Project to Measure Core Learning Outcomes

Colleges and universities participating in the College Portrait measure the typical improvement in students' abilities to think, reason, and write using one of three tests. This is part of a pilot project to better understand and compare what students learn between their freshman and senior years at different colleges and universities.

EKU administered the CAAP Critical Thinking Test in 2009-2010 (scores below), and will be administering the CAAP Writing Essay in 2010-2011.

CAAP Critical Thinking Score Freshmen: 60.1; Seniors: 63.4. The increase in learning on the performance task is the same as what would be expected at an institution with students of similar academic abilities.

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