Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is a public university established in 1906 in Richmond, Kentucky, which is about 20 miles southeast of Lexington. However, the origins of the university go back to 1874 and the founding of Central University. In 1901, Central University was consolidated with Centre College. The consolidated universities then became Eastern Kentucky State Normal School Number 1 in 1906. Starting in 2012, EKU began revitalizing its campus, adding state-of-the-art facilities and renovating existing buildings. For the most recent school year, EKU had a total enrollment of 16,881 students. Along with on-campus undergraduate and graduate-level degree programs, the university offers over 40 online programs.
Undergraduate nursing programs available at the EKU College of Health Sciences include BSN, accelerated BSN, RN to BSN. The RN to BSN program is offered online only and is intended for students with an RN license and an associate degree in nursing. The accelerated BSN is for students that already have a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field. The university also offers an ADN program and an LPN to ADN program. Graduate-level programs include MSN and DNP programs. The baccalaureate, graduate, and doctorate degree programs are accredited by the CCNE, while the ADN programs are accredited by the ACEN.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students16,612 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate73% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 30 | 219 |
| Associate's degree | 7 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 21 | 127 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 1 | 15 |
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University of Kentucky
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Morehead State University
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Maysville Community & Technical College - Mt. Sterling
66 miles away |
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Somerset Community College - Albany Ext. (Clinton Co.)
82 miles away |
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University of Louisville
86 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1928 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1969 - Current |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2001 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/22/1997 - Current |
Admission
87%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 960 to 1130 |
| ACT | 20 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $35 |
| Graduates | $35 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $375/credit | |
| In State Students | $375/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $782/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $550/credit | |
| In State Students | $550/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $825/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $16,875 | $16,875 | $35,190 |
| ADN | 70 | $26,250 | $26,250 | $54,740 |
| BSN | 125 | $46,875 | $46,875 | $97,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $27,500 | $27,500 | $41,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Eastern Kentucky University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 46% | $4,359 |
| Other Federal Grant | 17% | $537 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 88% | $2,366 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 60% | $6,387 |
| Federal Student Loans | 59% | $5,236 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $9,811 |
$12,659
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,367 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$9,555 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$12,148 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$14,407 |
| Over $110,000$14,484 |
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Student Population
14,143
Undergrads
2,469
Graduates
9,810
Women
6,802
Men
69%
Full-time
31%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
84% |
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Black/African American |
6% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kentucky state board of nursing.
