Eastern Kentucky University Admission
Acceptance Rate
64.31%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
26.90%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,737
SAT Scores
1,070
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 15,821 students have applied and 10,174 students have allowed to admit to Eastern Kentucky University (Acceptance rate: 64.31%). EKU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 26.90 % where 2,737 students have finally enrolled out of 10,174 admitted students.
EKU acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Bellarmine University and University of the Cumberlands, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 88.44%).
EKU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 28.70%).
How to Apply to Eastern Kentucky University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply EKU. EKU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | admissions.eku.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Financial Aid | finaid.eku.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.eku.edu/admissions/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | va.eku.edu/ |
| Disability Service | accessibility.eku.edu/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at EKU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University is 1,070 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Eastern Kentucky University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,115). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky University | 1,070 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,115 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky | 1,112 | 70 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Eastern Kentucky University, 80 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,070 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 470 | 540 | 590 |
| Mathematics | 470 | 530 | 595 |
| Total | 940 | 1,070 | 1,185 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Eastern Kentucky University, 2,380 students submitted ACT scores (87% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 20 | 24 |
| English | 16 | 20 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 23 |
EKU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Eastern Kentucky University. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Not Considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |