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Eastern Kentucky University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Eastern Kentucky University admits about 77.6% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 880–1080 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 16–21 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 77.6%
SAT range 880-1080
Net price $11,925
Graduation rate 50.9%

Eastern Kentucky University At a Glance

LocationRichmond, Kentucky
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment12,318
Acceptance Rate77.6%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)440-530
SAT Range (Math)440-550
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)880-1080
Average SAT (Combined)1149
ACT Range19-25
Average Net Price$11,925/yr
Tuition (In-State)$10,740/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$12,300/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate50.9%
Full-Time Retention Rate76.9%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$50,885
Median Debt at Completion$20,500

How Eastern Kentucky University Compares

Eastern Kentucky University is more selective than about 53% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 12,318 students, it is larger than about 33% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eastern Kentucky University's acceptance rate?

Eastern Kentucky University's acceptance rate is about 77.6%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Eastern Kentucky University?

Admitted students at Eastern Kentucky University typically report a combined SAT score between 880 and 1080 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Eastern Kentucky University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Eastern Kentucky University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Eastern Kentucky University?

The average net price reported for Eastern Kentucky University is $11,925 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Eastern Kentucky University's official site.