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Eastern Kentucky University is a nationally recognized public university located in Richmond, Kentucky. Established in 1874, EKU strives to make quality education available to everyone. A brick-and-mortar accredited institution, EKU began offering online degrees in 2006 and continues to service all students with our on-campus offerings.

The University offers more than 100 programs in various areas of study available through the College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences, College of Business, College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, College of Education and Applied Human Sciences, College of Health Sciences, and College of Justice, Safety, and Military Science.

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EKU by the Numbers

77%

EKU graduates employed full time 6 months after graduation

43%

First-Generation
College Students

15:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

Explore Majors & Programs

Discover your true calling at EKU. Choose from a variety of in-demand and nationally recognized academic programs, from associate to doctoral degrees.

College of Business

15 Degrees & Certificates

College of Education & Applied Human Sciences

25 Degrees & Certificates

College of Health Sciences

29 Degrees & Certificates

College of Justice, Safety & Military Science

26 Degrees & Certificates

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

53 Degrees & Certificates

College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

33 Degrees & Certificates

Student Life & Campus Facilities

At Eastern Kentucky University, we take pride in providing an excellent educational experience for students from all walks of life. With comfortable and convenient campus housing options, competitive financial aid packages, and an abundance of student life experiences, you are sure to find your place at EKU.

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Experience EKU at your convenience using our Virtual Tour. You’ll find information about campus housing, academic buildings, athletic facilities and so much more. After taking the virtual tour, be sure to schedule a time to visit campus and apply for admission.

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EKU News & Updates

EKU Welcomes Class of 2030 with New Scholarships

As Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) welcomes its Class of 2030, students are beginning the academic year with new scholarships designed to make college education more affordable.  For Fall 2026, EKU increased merit awards and launched the Promise Award, which provides at least $1,000 in financial support to every in-state, on-campus, full-time freshman, making EKU the […]

EKU Announces Cohort for 2026-27 Provost’s Faculty Internship

Through a highly competitive process, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) has selected the cohort for the 2026-27 Provost’s Faculty Internship Program. The program offers faculty participants the opportunity to engage in mentorship and collaboration with Academic Affairs leadership as they gain professional experience with fellow interns.  “This program represents an intentional investment in the growth and […]