Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Full-Time Student Population
12,412
Part-Time Student Population
3,838
Full-Time Instructional Faculty
657
Part-Time Instructional Faculty
434
Average Faculty Salary
$61,188
Full-Time Retention Rate
66%
Part-Time Retention Rate
39%
Programs/Majors Offered
110
Academic/Career Counseling?
Yes
Instructional Programs
Occupational:
NoAcademic:
YesContinuing Professional:
YesRecreational/Avocational:
YesAdult Basic Remedial:
NoSecondary (High School):
NoSpecial Credit Opportunities
Advanced Placement (AP) Credits:
YesDual Credit:
YesLife Experience Credits:
NoUndergraduate Schools/Divisions
- College of Arts & Sciences
- College of Business & Technology
- College of Education
- College of Health Sciences
- College of Justice & Safety
Degrees Awarded
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Certificate
- Doctorate - Professional practice
- Master's degree
- Post-bachelor's certificate
- Post-master's certificate
Most Popular Majors
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration: 3%
- Elementary Education: 3%
- General Studies: 3%
- Registered Nursing (RN): 5%
Graduation Requirements
- Arts/fine arts
- English (including composition)
- Humanities
- Mathematics
- Sciences (biological or physical)
- Social science
Special Study Options
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
- Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Other Academic Offerings
- Cooperative education program
- Double major
- Honors program
- Independent study
- Internships
- Student-designed major
Online Courses
EKU offers a variety of courses online. Now, they even offer 14 degrees online, including psychology, political science, literature, and occupational safety. They offer associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in various fields. Online learning is becoming more and more popular, but the price has also increased-it is more expensive than a traditional class. Courses vary widely, but many offer students a lot of opportunities to talk with professors and other students via blogs, online posts, and discussion boards. Some teachers post online lectures with video, while others adopt PowerPoint software.
Best Places to Study
- Dorm study lounges
- Library
- Middle Powell
- Noel Studio
- The Ravine
- Student Services Building
Tips to Succeed
- Get involved in campus life through clubs or organizations.
- Meet with your professors outside of class.
- Pay attention in class!
- Study!
Did You Know?
Eastern Kentucky University was named one of America's Best Colleges by Forbes Magazine.