Maroon is Going to Look Great on You!

A beautiful and lively campus, in-demand degree programs, modern facilities, free books, and generous scholarships are just some of the reasons students choose EKU.

At EKU, you’ll find a friendly and inclusive learning environment, faculty and staff dedicated to your success, and more opportunities for personal and professional growth than you can imagine.

Our admissions team is dedicated to assisting you during the college selection process and looks forward to having you join us at Eastern Kentucky University!

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Contact Information


Admissions Office

Whitlock Building
Room 112

Hours
Mon – Fri: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

859-622-2106
Text: 859-544-2070
Fax: 859-622-8024
Toll Free: 800-465-9191
admissions@eku.edu

How to Apply


The application is free and only takes about 10 minutes to complete. For more details on how to apply select your admission type below.

First Time Students Application Info

  • Fill out the free online application
  • Submit your high school transcripts to the Office of Admissions
  • Submit ACT or SAT scores (not required, but encouraged for proper course placement)

Admission Eligibility: All students must have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale

  • Standard Admission: 2.5 or higher unweighted high school GPA
  • Success First Admission: 2.0-2.49 unweighted high school GPA

Transfer Students Application Info

  • Fill out the free online application
  • Submit your high school transcript to the Office of Admissions (if you have 23 or fewer credit hours from another college)
  • Send your official transcripts from each accredited university you attended, including dual credit from high school

Admission Eligibility: All transfer students must have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale, and be in good academic and financial standing at their previous institution.

Graduate Students Application Info

  • Fill out the free online application
  • Provide official entrance exam scores (GRE, MAT or GMAT), if applicable.
  • Provide official undergraduate transcripts (if not an EKU graduate).
  • Submit letters of recommendation, if required for the academic program.

Some programs may have additional application requirements. Contact your enrollment advisor to learn of any specific requirements for your program.

International Students Application Info

  • First-time students - a fully evaluated complete secondary school record reflecting a cumulative grade of 2.5 GPA equivalent or higher
  • Transfer students – official transcripts (and evaluations for credit taken outside the United States) for all college-level coursework
  • Demonstrate English language proficiency by one of the following means:
  • Credit for English 101 and 102 from an accredited US college or university with a grade of “C” or better
  • TOEFL score of 530 (paper based), 195 (computer based) or 71 (Internet based) with no band score below 16
  • IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.0 or higher in every subject/skill category
  • Duolingo English test with a score of 95 or higher
  • Japanese students may submit the EIKEN test with a passing score of Pre-1
  • ACT scores of English 18 and reading 20
  • SAT Evidence Based Reading/Writing score of 510
  • Successful completion of the ELS Level 112 Intensive English program in the United States

Countries Exempt from the English Language Requirement: Ireland, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada (except Quebec), Commonwealth Caribbean: Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago

When to Apply


Now is the perfect time to start your EKU application! The earlier you apply for your intended start date, the more time you have to prepare to get started. Take the first step toward achieving your goals and apply today.

Note: Graduate deadlines vary by program. Program specific deadlines can be found on each program page.

Admission FAQs

The Success First Admission program is designed for first-time freshmen who are admitted with a 2.0-2.49 high school GPA and/or test scores requiring students to take English and math classes with support.

Students admitted into the Success First program can expect to receive:

  • Specially designed advising, mentoring, tutoring, and other support services
  • Assistance creating learning goals and setting expectations
  • Education in financial literacy
  • Guidance in exploring majors and careers

For admission and tuition purposes, Eastern Kentucky University recognizes a Kentucky resident status and a non-resident status. When you apply to EKU, your residency is determined based on your permanent address and the location of your most recent coursework. If your residency status needs to be changed, you can initiate an appeal by filling out the form below and submitting* it to the Office of the Dean of Students.

*Please note that the residency appeal form requires a signature and must be notarized. For the fall or spring terms, the residency appeal form must be submitted no later than 30 days after the first full day of classes. For a summer term, the residency appeal form must be submitted no later than 10 days after the first day of classes.

Congratulations on your acceptance to Eastern Kentucky University and welcome to the Colonel family! You’ll receive a checklist of next steps in the mail and to your email account. Follow the steps and get ready for a game-changing experience at EKU!

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