WELCOME to our colonel family! College is an exciting milestone in a student’s life, but it’s an important time for families, too. At Eastern Kentucky University, your student will learn in a safe and healthy environment, be part of an inclusive campus community, experience opportunities for growth, and have access to the resources they need to be successful. Find more information just for EKU parents and families at
admissions.eku.edu/parent.
75% retention rate*
6 months after graduation, 76% of eku graduates are employed full time
3.41 average gpa among eku graduates
IMPORTANT DATES September: Apply for new Federal Student Aid ID at fsaid.ed.gov October 1: FAFSA opens; apply at fafsa.gov
70% of fall 2020 freshmen received institutional aid or scholarships
39% first-generation college graduates
15:1
15:1 student-to-faculty ratio
November 1: FAFSA Priority Deadline February 1: Scholarship priority deadline for admitted students
NOV OCT 17% under-represented minority population* *Unofficial
Fall 2020 statistics
THE EKU ADVANTAGE TAKE ADVANTAGE OF INCENTIVES AND INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO KEEP HIGHER EDUCATION WITHIN REACH
2020-2021 costs We know that cost is one of the most important factors in your family’s college choice. We’re proud to offer an outstanding education at a competitive, affordable price. For
“The EKU community is a family, and campus feels like home — I always felt
up-to-date costs, visit go.eku.edu/fees.
$9,266
$10,300
IN-STATE TUITION
OUT-OF-STATE TUITION
Doesn’t include mandatory fees.
Doesn’t include mandatory fees.
Kentucky students taking fewer than 12
Available to U.S. residents living outside
credit hours pay $386 per credit hour.
of Kentucky.
comfortable to explore, learn and grow.”
Sarah Kelley CLASS OF 2020 COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS, AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
EKU MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS IN-STATE STUDENTS
• Merit scholarships are automatically applied based upon high school academics.
scholarship amount
full in-state tuition $6,000 $4,000 $3,000
academic credentials
3.8 - 4.0 gpa + act 28+ 3.8 - 4.0 3.3 - 3.79 3.0 - 3.29
• In addition to merit scholarships, EKU offers numerous opportunities to keep education affordable. Find out more at go.eku.edu/scholarships
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