More selective than 56% of Kentucky colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
3% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 87% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Eastern Kentucky University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Eastern Kentucky University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Eastern Kentucky University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 440 | 530 |
| SAT math | 440 | 550 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 880 | 1080 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Eastern Kentucky University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 78% | 440–530 | 440–550 | 19–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 78% | 480–600 | 450–590 | 17–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Eastern Kentucky University compared with other Kentucky colleges?
Eastern Kentucky University has the 12th-lowest acceptance rate of 26 Kentucky colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Northern Kentucky University | 68% | 52% | $8,191 |
| 9 | Kentucky Wesleyan College | 72% | 47% | $17,131 |
| 10 | Alice Lloyd College | 75% | 39% | $18,600 |
| 11 | Morehead State University | 77% | 52% | $9,793 |
| 12 | Eastern Kentucky University | 78% | 50% | $11,040 |
| 13 | University of Louisville | 79% | 61% | $17,988 |
| 14 | Campbellsville University | 80% | 42% | $19,341 |
| 15 | Murray State University | 86% | 61% | $9,096 |
| 16 | Bellarmine University | 86% | 64% | $21,499 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kentucky colleges →
Who enrolls at Eastern Kentucky University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Eastern Kentucky University admissions questions
What is the Eastern Kentucky University acceptance rate?
Eastern Kentucky University accepts 78% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 13,340 of 17,082 applicants were admitted.
Does Eastern Kentucky University require the SAT or ACT?
Eastern Kentucky University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 3% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 87% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Eastern Kentucky University?
The middle 50% of Eastern Kentucky University enrolled first-year students scored 880–1080 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Eastern Kentucky University?
21% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,782 of 13,340).
Is Eastern Kentucky University getting harder to get into?
Eastern Kentucky University accepted 78% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 78% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Eastern Kentucky University overview