First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Fall | July 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: eku.edu · checked September 19, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Eastern Kentucky University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | APMA 4 MAT 234 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | APMB 4 MAT 234 | |
| Biology | 3 | APB 3 BIO 100 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | APC 4 CHE 101/101L | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | APEC 3 ENG 101 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | APEL 3 ENG 101 or ENG 110 | |
| United States History | 3 | APH 6 HIS 102 and HIS 103 | |
| Psychology | 3 | APPY 3 PSY 200 |
Show all 42 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | APMA 4 MAT 234 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | APMB 4 MAT 234 | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | APMB 8 MAT 234 and MAT 244 | |
| Biology | 3 | APB 3 BIO 100 | |
| Biology | 4 | APB 4 BIO 111 | |
| Biology | 5 | APB 8 BIO 111 and BIO 112 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | APC 4 CHE 101/101L | |
| Chemistry | 4 | APC 4 CHE 111/111L | |
| Chemistry | 5 | APC 8 CHE 111/111L and CHE 112/112L | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | APEC 3 ENG 101 | |
| English Language and Composition | 5 | APEC 6 ENG 101 and ENG 102 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | APEL 3 ENG 101 or ENG 110 | |
| United States History | 3 | APH 6 HIS 102 and HIS 103 | |
| Psychology | 3 | APPY 3 PSY 200 | |
| Statistics | 3 | APMS 3 STA 215 | |
| Statistics | 4 | APMS 3 STA 270 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | APCA 3 CSC 170 | |
| Computer Science A | 4 | APCA 3 CSC 190 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | APME 3 ECO 231 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | APMC 3 ECO 230 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | APWH 3 HIS 101 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | APES 3 EHS 280 | |
| European History | 3 | APEH 3 HIS 101 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | APHG 3 GEO 100 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | APS 9 SPA 101, 102, 201 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | APS 12 SPA 101, 102, 201, 202 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | APCP 3 CSC 178 | |
| Art History | 3 | APAH 3 ART 200 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | APMT 3 MUS 181 | |
| Music Theory | 4 | APMT 6 MUS 181 and MUS 182 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | APAF 3 AFA 201 | |
| Business and Personal Finance | 3 | APBF 3 FIN 201 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | APCH 6 FLS 101 and FLS 102 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | APGC 3 POL 212 | |
| Drawing | 3 | APD 3 ART 100 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | APF 9 FRE 101, FRE 102, and FRE 201 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | APF 12 FRE 101, FRE 102, FRE 201, and FRE 202 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | APG 9 GER 101, GER 102, and GER 201 | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | APG 12 GER 101, GER 102, GER 201, and GER 202 | |
| Government and Politics: United States | 3 | APGP 3 POL 101 | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | API 6 FLS 101 and FLS 102 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | APJL 9 JPN 101, JPN 102, and JPN 201 | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | APJL 12 JPN 101, JPN 102, JPN 201, and JPN 202 | |
| Latin | 3 | APL 6 LAT 101 and LAT 102 | |
| Music: Aural/Non-Aural Departmentally Approved Music Theory Subscore Credit | 4 | APAN 1 MUS 161 | |
| Music: Aural/Non-Aural Departmentally Approved Music Theory Subscore Credit | 5 | APAN 2 MUS 161 and MUS 162 | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 3 | APP1 3 PHY 101 | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 5 | APP1 5 PHY 131 | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 3 | APP2 3 PHY 101 | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 5 | APP2 5 PHY 132 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | APPE 3 PHY 101 | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 5 | APPE 5 PHY 201 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | APPM 3 PHY 101 | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | APPM 5 PHY 201 | |
| Precalculus | 3 | APPC 5 MAT 122 | |
| Research Capstone | 3 | APR 3 ENG 102 or ENG Elective at 200 level, if…APR 3 ENG 102 or ENG Elective at 200 level, if credit for ENG 102 exists | |
| Seminar Capstone | 3 | APCS 3 Credit awarded based on topic and…APCS 3 Credit awarded based on topic and appropriate departmental review | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | APSL 3 SPA 310 | |
| Studio Art: 2-D Design | 3 | APDA 3 ART 152 | |
| Studio Art: 3-D Design | 3 | APDB 3 ART 153 |
Source: eku.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 245 |
| General Studies | 155 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 147 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 101 |
| Industrial Safety Technology/Technician | 81 |
| Business/Commerce | 75 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 63 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 61 |
Show the other 67 majors
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 61 |
| Social Work | 58 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 52 |
| Accounting | 50 |
| Finance | 48 |
| Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology | 45 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 45 |
| Forensic Chemistry | 41 |
| Homeland Security | 39 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 36 |
| Agricultural Production Operations | 35 |
| Business Administration and Management | 33 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 31 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 31 |
| Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 29 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 28 |
| English Language and Literature | 26 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 26 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | 25 |
| Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention | 25 |
| Insurance | 24 |
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | 24 |
| History | 23 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 21 |
| Music | 21 |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician | 21 |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other | 20 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 20 |
| Political Science and Government | 19 |
| Construction Management | 19 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 17 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 17 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 16 |
| Radio and Television | 15 |
| Environmental Health | 15 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 14 |
| Anthropology | 14 |
| Chemistry | 12 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 11 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 11 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 11 |
| Sociology | 10 |
| Management Information Systems | 10 |
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 9 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 9 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 9 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | 9 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 9 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 8 |
| History Teacher Education | 8 |
| Mathematics | 7 |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 6 |
| Fire Services Administration | 6 |
| Corrections | 5 |
| Physics | 5 |
| Technical Teacher Education | 5 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 4 |
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 4 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 4 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 3 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 3 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 |
| Statistics | 1 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Philosophy | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic Sun Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Atlantic Sun Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Richmond-Berea, KY
129,810 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Blue Grass (LEX)
Nearest hub airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.0 of 20
Elevation
1,007 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
25°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
1.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
26 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$890 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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