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Eastern Kentucky University

Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3102

Official telephone: (859) 622-1000
Fax number: (859) 622-1020
Website: https://www.eku.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 465-9191
800 465-9191 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: July 5
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: July 5 for SAT I/ACT

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report not considered
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.35
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 67%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 950 - 1180
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 17 - 24
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 3%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 87%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 9,092
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 8,815
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 14%

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