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Eastern Kentucky University, or EKU, is an undergraduate and graduate teaching and research institution located in Richmond, Kentucky, United States. It was founded in 1906 as Eastern Kentucky State Normal School. The school was officially renamed Eastern Kentucky University in 1966. EKU offers more than 165 degree programs at the associate, bachelor, and master degree level. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business and Technology
- College of Education
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Justice and Safety
EKU has an active student life. It is home to more than 150 registered student organizations including the EKU BassMasters and the EKU Anime Club. There are several fraternities and sororities on campus governed by the National Panhellenic Conference, North-American Interfraternity Conference, and National Pan-Hellenic Council.
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Campus Location521 Lancaster Ave
Richmond, KY 40475-3102
USA
Main Tel: (859) 622-1000
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Eastern Kentucky University HighlightsWhere Eastern Kentucky University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, security and law enforcement, nutrition and exercise therapy, and education and teaching.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High female/male ratio.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 1,979 | 86 | | Master | 678 | 39 | | Associate | 210 | 19 | | Post-master's certificate | 9 | 1 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 6 | 4 | | 1-2 year certificate | 1 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Eastern Kentucky University was 15,839 in 2007 (13,267 full-time equivalent). About 43% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 57% of the class. Undergrads are 84% of enrolled students and graduate students are 16%. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,142 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,842 | | Room | $ 3,003 | | Board | $ 2,685 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 1,650 |
Financial Aid: Eastern Kentucky University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 351 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 139 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 173 |
Housing and MealsEastern Kentucky University provides on-campus housing for 5,100 of its 13,267 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Eastern Kentucky University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Eastern Kentucky University is in the Ohio Valley Conference for major sports. Eastern Kentucky University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 148 male students received the aid (men were 61% of those receiving aid) and 95 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 39% of students receiving such aid) .
Eastern Kentucky University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 66% | | Women | 65% | | All | 65% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (24 awarded) - Agricultural Production Operations
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (222 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance
- Insurance
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (36 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (6 awarded) - Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (0 awarded) - Home Furnishings and Equipment Installers
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (4 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (698 awarded) - Business Teacher Education
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Education
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Speech or Language Impairments
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
- Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas
- Technical Teacher Education
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING (2 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (76 awarded) - Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
- Quality Control Technology/Technician
- Water Quality & Wastewater Treatment Mgmt & Recycling Tech
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (124 awarded) - Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
- Housing and Human Environments
- Human Development and Family Studies
- Public Administration
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (37 awarded) LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (3 awarded) LAW (28 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (321 awarded) - Anthropology
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- History
- Political Science and Government
- Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS (14 awarded) MEDIA (96 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Journalism
- Printing Management
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded) - Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Medical Office Management/Administration
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (53 awarded) - Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE (18 awarded) - Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC (22 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (335 awarded) - Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
- Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (105 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Dietetics/Dietitian (RD)
- Dietitian Assistant
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (10 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT (24 awarded) - Construction Management
- Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (11 awarded) SCIENCE (100 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Ecology
- Geology/Earth Science
- Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (334 awarded) - Corrections
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
- Fire Protection and Safety Technology/Technician
- Forensic Science and Technology
- Securities Services Administration/Management
- Security and Loss Prevention Services
- Security and Protective Services
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (147 awarded) - Clinical Psychology
- Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Psychology
- School Psychology
TRANSPORTATION (13 awarded) - Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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