- Acceptance rate: 78% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 440–530 reading and writing, 440–550 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–25 composite
- Average net price: $10,852 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Eastern Kentucky University reported: an acceptance rate of 78% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–25.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Eastern Kentucky University reviews each application.
Eastern Kentucky University GPA requirements
Eastern Kentucky University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Eastern Kentucky University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Eastern Kentucky University acceptance rate
Eastern Kentucky University admitted 13,212 of 17,024 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 78%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Eastern Kentucky University is a public 4-year university in Richmond, Kentucky, with 13,448 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Eastern Kentucky University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 440 | 480 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 490 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 | 25 |
| ACT English | 20 | 23 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 22 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1149 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Eastern Kentucky University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Eastern Kentucky University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $10,852 a year at Eastern Kentucky University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eastern Kentucky University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Eastern Kentucky University admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Eastern Kentucky University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Eastern Kentucky University admitted 78% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Eastern Kentucky University?
A lot: Eastern Kentucky University requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, essay or personal statement and work experience. It considers test scores and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What are Eastern Kentucky University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Eastern Kentucky University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 440–530 in reading and writing and 440–550 in math; ACT composite 19–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Eastern Kentucky University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Eastern Kentucky University is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 1% sent SAT scores and 97% sent ACT scores.
How many applicants get into Eastern Kentucky University?
Eastern Kentucky University's acceptance rate was 78% for fall 2024: it admitted 13,212 of 17,024 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Eastern Kentucky University?
Eastern Kentucky University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Eastern Kentucky University accept AP credit?
Yes. Eastern Kentucky University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What do students pay at Eastern Kentucky University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $10,852 a year at Eastern Kentucky University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at Eastern Kentucky University if a parent went there?
Yes. Eastern Kentucky University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Eastern Kentucky University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Eastern Kentucky UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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