Eastern Kentucky University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
Because Eastern Kentucky admits most applicants, your testing goal should be to enter the process from a position of strength, not just meet a minimum. Since ACT scores are required and 87% of students submit them, aim for the upper part of the 17-24 range, ideally around 24.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Eastern Kentucky University facts and stats
Eastern Kentucky University enrolls about 13,448 undergraduate students in a small-town campus setting. Eastern Kentucky has a 77% freshman retention rate, above the national average of roughly 70%, and a 55% 6-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 18:1. Eastern Kentucky is test-required for admissions.
Richmond, KY
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Key Eastern Kentucky University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 1
Early Action
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Early Decision
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Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
November 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because Eastern Kentucky is test-required, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for retakes. Eastern Kentucky’s August 1 Regular Decision deadline leaves no fall retake that will arrive in time, so aim to have your score finalized by June or July.
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What you'll actually pay
Eastern Kentucky’s in-state tuition is $10,020, and out-of-state tuition is $20,520. About 58% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $8,453. Submit the FAFSA by the November 1 priority deadline to be considered for available aid.
Eastern Kentucky’s out-of-state tuition is $20,520, compared with $10,020 in-state, and room and board is $11,718. About 58% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $15,078. The average merit award is $8,453, which can help reduce the amount families pay out of pocket. Students graduate with an average debt of $14,175.
Student life at Eastern Kentucky University
38% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus. 1% of men join fraternities, and 1% of women join sororities.
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