Welcome to Eastern Kentucky University — home to trailblazers, next-generation leaders and game changers.
Our tight-knit community makes EKU an exceptional place to learn and grow. For over a century, we’ve jump-started the careers of thousands of Colonels in more than 100 majors, including aviation, forensic science, education, nursing, video game design and more.
As you experience the Campus Beautiful, know that there’s no question too big or too small—ask your guide or give us a call.
HOME SWEET HOME
EKU has more than 200 student organizations, 18 NCAA Division 1 teams, a fitness center, festivals, live performances and lectures on campus. Downtown Richmond is within walking distance for more fun, food and shopping. Plus, EKU is near the best hiking and rock-climbing spots in Lexington, Louisville and Cincinnati.
YOU’VE GOT BIG DREAMS; WE’VE GOT YOUR BACK
Through our top-notch support services like the Student Success Center, you’ll have everything you need to graduate on time and land your dream job–test prep, mentoring, career coaching, professional networking and more. You can ask us anything about financial aid, class registration, study strategies and time management.
INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE
We work hard to keep EKU one of the bestpriced four-year schools in the region. But if you need a little help, we’ve got your back. More than 70% of our students qualify for some form of financial assistance, and we reward academic achievement with automatic merit scholarships—no forms, no essays and test scores are optional.
