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How strong are the academics at Eastern Kentucky University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

18:1
Student to faculty ratio
23
Average class size
41%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Eastern Kentucky has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
202
10-19
438
20-29
511
30-39
188
40-49
36
50-99
37
100+
8

Honors Programs

Eastern Kentucky University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Eastern Kentucky's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Eastern Kentucky University:

77%
First-year retention rate
41%
4-year grad rate
55%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Eastern Kentucky University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
General Studies
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
48.2
87.56
126.92
166.28
205.64
245

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agricultural Production Operations, General 35
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 36
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 26
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 75
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 63
  • Accounting 50
  • Finance, General 48
  • Business Administration and Management, General 33
  • Insurance 24
  • Construction Management, General 19
  • Insurance 12
  • Management Information Systems, General 10
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General 4
  • Fashion Merchandising 3
  • Finance, General 2
  • Business/Commerce, General 2
  • Accounting 1
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 1
Communication
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 31
  • Radio and Television 15
  • Public Relations/Image Management 9
  • Public Relations/Image Management 2
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 20
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 61
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 11
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 9
  • History Teacher Education 8
  • Technical Teacher Education 5
  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 4
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 4
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness 3
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
  • Curriculum and Instruction 1
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Safety Technology/Technician 81
  • Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 20
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 9
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 26
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
  • Human Development and Family Studies, General 17
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 17
Foreign Languages
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 16
  • Spanish Language and Literature 14
  • Spanish Language and Literature 2
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 101
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist 61
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) 29
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 28
  • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 25
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 21
  • Environmental Health 15
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 8
History
  • History, General 23
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 147
  • Homeland Security 39
  • Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention 25
  • Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician 21
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science 16
  • Corrections 11
  • Fire Services Administration 6
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 6
  • Corrections 5
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 5
  • Criminal Justice/Police Science 4
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal 24
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 155
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 7
  • Statistics, General 1
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 11
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management 9
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 52
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 45
  • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General 11
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Forensic Chemistry 41
  • Chemistry, General 12
  • Geology/Earth Science, General 9
  • Physics, General 5
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 245
  • Psychology, General 3
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 58
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 19
  • Anthropology, General 14
  • Sociology, General 10
  • Sociology, General 5
  • Anthropology, General 1
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 45
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 31
  • Music, General 21
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