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“My favorite thing about EKU is the people. I came here knowing absolutely no one, but now I can’t go across campus without stopping to talk to someone.” Andy Schlereth CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Welcome to EKU As a high school junior, graduation might seem far away, but it will be here sooner than you think. Now is the time to prepare for what comes next. Start taking your ACT or SAT. Keep your grades up. Visit Eastern Kentucky University. At EKU, you’ll learn to open your mind, dream big and break boundaries. You’ll set out on a career path with purpose. You’ll learn to think for yourself and be a leader. You just have to take the first step. Browse this guide, then schedule your visit. Feel what it means to be a Colonel.
PREFER DIGITAL?
View this piece online at look.eku.edu/juniorguide.
WELCOME
STATS
MODERN
Be among the first students to use EKU’s brand-new recreation center and renovated student center! EKU recently underwent the largest campus revitalization since the 1960s, offering a state-of-the-art science building, suite-style residence halls and a massive dining hall. All offer modern amenities, and all are less than three years old.
SUCCESSFUL AFFORDABLE Washington Monthly named EKU a “Best Bang for the Buck” college, a listing of schools “that help non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices.”
Walk-in Student Success Center open every day to help students with any issue, from financial aid to homework.
CONVENIENT EKU is close to everywhere. Cincinnati and Louisville are 90 minutes away. The Horse Capital of the World, Lexington, is just 20 minutes north.
EXCITING There’s always something to do at EKU. There are 200 student organizations, a large variety of club sports and intramural teams, and several NCAA Division I athletics teams, including: • Baseball – Men’s
RECOGNIZED EKU has been named one of “America’s Top Colleges” for 12 consecutive years by Forbes.
• Basketball – Both • Beach Volleyball – Women’s • Cross Country – Both • Football – Men’s • Golf – Both • Soccer – Women’s • Softball – Women’s • Track & Field, Indoor – Both • Track & Field, Outdoor – Both • Volleyball – Women’s
DIVERSE At EKU, you have access to a variety of studyabroad locations around the world. Your fellow students come from all 50 states and 52 countries.
RESPECTED EKU has been recognized for outstanding service by U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, Military Times and more.
$38 M REWARDING
CARING
EKU awarded more than $38 million in scholarships and fellowships to deserving Colonels in 2020-2021.
With a 15-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, EKU professors are more than lecturers — they’re mentors.
63 Associate Degrees
25 Post-Master’s Certificates
1,665 Bachelor’s Degrees 98 Certificates
TOTAL ENROLLMENT
421 Master’s Degrees
14,465
2,292 GRADUATES
12,070
UNDERGRADUATE ENROLLMENT
30 Doctoral Degrees
— UNOFFICIAL SPRING 2021 DATA —
3.40
PELL RECIPIENTS 39% of this year’s graduating class were Pell recipients or Pell eligible.
ACHIEVEMENT EKU students graduate with an average GPA of 3.40.
KY’S UNIVERSITY 3 years after graduation, 62% of EKU bachelor’s grads are employed in Kentucky — the highest rate among KY’s public institutions.
TOP DEGREES AWARDED SATISFACTION 6 months after graduation, 94% of EKU graduates report being satisfied with their career choice.
COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
NURSING
CRIMINAL JUSTICE
PSYCHOLOGY OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
EARNINGS
EMPLOYMENT
FIRST GENERATION
6 months after graduation, EKU graduates earn an average of $50,000.
6 months after graduation, 77% of EKU graduates are employed full time, 59% within their field of study.
38% of EKU’s class of 2021 are the first in their family to attain a higher education degree.
EXPERIENCE EKU students have access to more than 8,000 employer connections for jobs, internships, practicums and co-op opportunities.
GRADUATION
BY THE NUMBERS
CAMPUS LIFE Outside your studies, you’ll find a vibrant, welcoming student life with lots of opportunities to get connected, have fun and stay healthy.
GET OUT AND ABOUT Here are just a few things to do, all within walking distance of your residence hall: • Go to films, plays, lectures, concerts and street fairs. • Cheer on your Colonels athletic teams. • Go on whitewater rafting, camping and hiking adventures or service projects. • Work out at our new Recreation & Wellness Center. • Watch a show at the EKU Center for the Arts. • Meet leaders in your field through departmental and pre-professional groups and activities.
JOIN IN There’s no better way to make friends than by meeting people who share your passions. EKU is home to 200 registered student organizations, including: • Fraternities and sororities. • Interest groups centered on aviation, martial arts, golf, horseback riding, photography, dance and much more. • Religious groups. • Dozens of club and intramural sports. • A nationally ranked mock trial team. • Student government. • Multicultural groups. Join as many as you like, or make your own!
LEARN MORE go.eku.edu/life go.eku.edu/campusrec go.eku.edu/sports
EKU offers 12 residence halls with four basic room types for freshmen: Traditional, Enhanced, Simple Suite & Super Suite. go.eku.edu/housing
TRADITIONAL (2 Beds, Desks + Closets)
ENHANCED TRADITIONAL (Traditional Amenities + Sink)
BEDROOM
BATH
BEDROOM
SIMPLE SUITE
BATH
BEDROOM
KITCHEN LIVING AREA
BEDROOM
BATH
SUPER SUITE
COLLEGE OF
business
college of education + applied human sciences
college of business
college of health sciences
PROGRAMS Whether you’ve already picked a major or you’re still considering your options, EKU offers a wealth of academic choices. Programs are subject to change.
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• + INDICATES ONLINE & ON-CAMPUS OPTIONS )
Visit go.eku.edu/programs for the most up-to-date listing. Accounting
• Management Accounting • Public Accounting (Online only)
Agriculture
• Agribusiness Management • Agriculture Engineering Technology • Agronomy, Soils & Natural Resources • Animal Science • Fruit, Vegetable, Nursery & Greenhouse Production • Livestock Management • Technical Agriculture
American Sign Language & English Interpretation Animal Studies Animal & Veterinary Sciences • Animal Science • General Pre-Veterinary • Pre-Veterinary Transfer
Anthropology Art/Design Studio
• Art/Design Studio Arts • Graphic Design • Teacher Education
Aviation
• Aerospace Management • Aerospace Technology • Professional Flight
Biology
• Aquatic Biology • Biodiversity • Biology Teaching • General Biology
Biomedical Sciences
• Biology Pre-Medical Science • Biology Pre-Veterinary Science • Biomedical Research • Pre - Dental • Pre - Optometry • Pre - Physician Assistant
Broadcasting & Electronic Media
• Broadcasting & Electronic Media • Film Techniques & Technology • Multimedia Journalism
Business, General
• Business & Marketing Education / Teaching • Corporate Communication & Technology • General Business • + • Global Supply Chain Management • International Business
Business Management
• Entrepreneurship • Human Resource Management • Management • +
Career & Technical Education
• Agriculture Education • Engineering/Technology Education • Industrial Education Option • In-Service Teacher Education Training and Development • Occupational Training & Development Option • Pre-Service Teacher Education • Technical Education
Chemistry BS
• Biochemistry • Chemistry Teaching • General Chemistry • Pre - Health • Pre - Pharmacy
Chemistry BS / MS “3+2” Child and Family Studies
• Child Development • + • Family Studies • Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Communication Disorders Communication Studies
•+
Computer Information Systems
• General Computer Information Systems • Network Management
Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence Data Science • Computer Technology • General Computer Science • Interactive Multimedia
Construction Management Corrections & Juvenile Justice Studies (Online Only) Criminal Justice
•+
Cyber Systems Technology
• Network Security & Electronics • Technology Systems
Cyber Systems Technology “3 + 2” Deaf & Hard of Hearing Education
• DHHT Elementary Education • DHHT Middle Grade Education • English & Communications • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies
Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity
college of justice, safety, + military science
college of letters, arts, + social sciences
Education, Elementary ( P-5 )
Fire Protection & Safety Engineering Technology • + Food & Nutrition
• English as a Second Language • Reading P-12
• Culinary Nutrition & Food Management • Dietetics
Education, Middle Grades
• English & Communications • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies
Forensic Science
Education, Special / Teaching
Forensic Science BS / MS “3+2” General Studies (AA) • + General Studies (BA) (Online only) Global Hospitality & Tourism (Online only)
• English & Communications • Learning & Behavior Disorders, Elementary Education • Learning & Behavior Disorders, Middle Grade Education • Mathematics • Science • Social Studies
• Gastronomic Tourism (Online only) • Sustainable Hospitality (Online only)
Globalization & International Affairs Health Services Administration • +
Emergency Medical Care
• Emergency Services Administration • + • Paramedic Clinical/Fire Track • Paramedic Science Track
•+
Engineering Technology Management • Manufacturing • Technology
Engineering Technology Management BS / MS “3 + 2” English English BA / MA “3+ 2” English Teaching English & History Teaching Environmental Health Science & Sustainability Exercise & Sport Science • Physical Fitness & Wellness • Pre-Athletic Training / Pre-Physical Therapy
Exploratory Family and Consumer Science Teaching Finance
• Banking and Financial Services • Business Finance • + • Financial Planning
Fire, Arson & Explosion Investigations • + Fire Protection Administration
• Forensic Biology • Forensic Chemistry
•+
• Health Care Management • Health Informatics & Information Management
History History BA / MA “3+2” History Teaching Homeland Security • + Marketing
• Marketing • + • Marketing Research & Analytics • Music Marketing • Professional Golf Management
Mathematics
• General Mathematics • Mathematics Teaching
Medical Laboratory Science Music
• Music Education • Music Industry • Music Industry Recording Arts • Music Performance • Music Theory & Composition
Nursing ( ASN ) Nursing ( Post-RN ) Nursing ( RN to BSN ) (Online Only) Nursing ( 2nd degree)
Occupational Safety • + Occupational Science
college of science, technology, engineering, + mathematics Paralegal Science ( BA ) • + Paralegal Studies ( AAS) • + Paramedicine (ASP) • + Philosophy Physics
• Engineering Physics • General Physics • Physics Teaching
Police Studies (AA) • + Police Studies (BA) • + Political Science • + Political Science BA / MPA “3+ 2” Psychology
• Art Therapy • Brain & Cognitive Psychology • + • Child & Family Psychology • + • Developmental Disabilities / Autism Spectrum Disorders • + • Forensic Psychology • + • General Psychology • + • Psychiatric Rehabilitation • + • Psychology of the Workplace • + • Substance Abuse • +
Public Health BS / MPH “3+ 2” • Health Promotion • Pre-Professional
Public Relations Recreation & Park Management
• Natural Resources & Recreation Management • Recreation Management & Event Planning • Recreation Therapy • Tourism & Resort Recreation
Recreation & Park Management BS / MS “3+2” Risk Management & Insurance • + Social Justice Studies Social Work • + Sociology Spanish Spanish Teaching Sports Management • + Statistics Wildlife Management • Conservation Management • Game Management
FINANCIAL
costS + aid $9,452
2021-2022
ESTIMATED COSTS PER YEAR We know cost is one of the most important factors in your college choice. We’re proud to provide an outstanding education at a competitive and affordable price.
For up-to-date costs, visit go.eku.edu/fees
IN-STATE TUITION
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
Doesn’t include mandatory fees. Kentucky students taking fewer than 12 credit hours per semester pay $386 per credit hour.
Get up to the full in-state tuition amount awarded over four years, based on your high school GPA and optional standardized test scores. Estimate your scholarship award at go.eku.edu/estimator.
$10,500 OUT-OF-STATE TUITION Doesn’t include mandatory fees.
HOUSING
MEAL PLAN
AVERAGE COST DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
AVERAGE COST VARIES BASED ON YEAR AND HOUSING STATUS
$6,048
$3,994
BOOKS FREE
!
ESTIMATED SAVINGS OF $1,200 PER YEAR
KENTUCKY’S UNIVERSITY.
Covington
Our main campus is located in Richmond, a comfortable, friendly town with a lot to offer. Stunning natural areas and big cities are all within reach. You can also study at
Maysville
one of our regional campuses or learning centers and get the same high-quality instruction closer to home. Louisville
Lexington Richmond
Owensboro
Elizabethtown Lancaster
Hazard Manchester
Paducah
Bowling Green
Somerset
Corbin
Pikeville
JUNIOR
CHECKLIST
There’s no better time to start planning for college than right now. Here is a list of things you can do as a junior to make your transition to college life go smoothly. n Work hard to keep your grades up. n Take the ACT and/or SAT during the spring semester as soon as possible, and leave time to take it again if needed.
n Send EKU your test scores. (Our school codes are 1512 for the ACT, and 1200 for the SAT.)
n Schedule a tour or campus visit at go.eku.edu/visit to experience EKU.
n Research scholarship opportunities. Visit go.eku.edu/scholarships to see what EKU can offer.
n Talk to your family and friends about college.
n Start saving up some money! A part-time job now will help ease your workload in college.
n Create a ‘RaiseMe’ profile and follow EKU at raise.me n Find your EKU admissions counselor at go.eku.edu/counselor and schedule an appointment to meet with them.
n Research EKU and request information from the Office of Admissions. Visit go.eku.edu/connect and opt in to begin receiving regular communications from EKU.
n Follow EKU Admissions on social media: • Twitter: @EKUAdmissions • Instagram: @EKUAdmissions • Snapchat: ekustories
OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS Whitlock CPO 54 Eastern Kentucky University 521 Lancaster Avenue Richmond, Kentucky 40475 go.eku.edu/admissions 1-800-465-9191
2022 junior day Explore EKU and get tips on your upcoming college search during EKU’s annual Junior Day. This special day of informative sessions and a campus tour just for high school juniors and their families takes place in the spring annually. Learn more and register for Admissions events: go.eku.edu/events
PREFER DIGITAL? View this piece online at look.eku.edu/juniorguide. NEED MORE INFORMATION? We’re here to help! Call us at 1-800-465-9191 or visit go.eku.edu/admissions FOLLOW EKU ADMISSIONS! @EKUAdmissions EKUStories Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts, or in any employment policy or practice. Any complaint arising by reason of alleged discrimination should be directed to the Office of Equity and Inclusion, 416 Jones Building, CPO 37, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, Kentucky 40475-3102, (859) 622-8020 or the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC. 20202 1-800-421-3481 (V), 1-800-8778339 (TDD). Three-year employment rate reported by Kentucky Center for Statistics, 2020. 2021_AMS_JuniorViewbook_MT06