Eastern Kentucky University Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

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EKU is a public institution offering 108 undergraduate and graduate courses on–campus as well as online. Around 15,815 students are enrolled in the EKU out of which 2% comprise talented international students from all across the globe seeking to study in the US. With an acceptance rate of 87%, admissions at Eastern Kentucky University are slightly competitive. Applicants must submit their application along with a non-refundable fee of 35 USD and 40 USD for UG and PG respectively.

The university requires a minimum GPA of 2.50 or higher to consider freshmen applicants. The last date to submit an application for Fall semester \ in EKU is August 1. As proof of skills in the English language, students can share an IELTS score of 6.0 for UG and 6.5 for PG. Undergraduate students of Eastern Kentucky University are provided with scholarships worth 81.95 Million USD. The total cost of attendance for international students at Eastern Kentucky University is around 47,857 USD.

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Highlights

Application Portal	Online Portal
Application Fee (Non- Refundable)	35 USD – Undergraduate programs 40 USD – Graduate programs
Academic Calendar	Semester
Semester	Spring/Fall/Summer
Acceptance Rate	87%
Graduation rate	73%
Average GPA	2.5
SAT score	1010
TOEFL (iBT) score	71 – UG courses 79 – PG courses
IELTS score	6.0 – UG courses 6.5 – PG courses
Mode of Payment	Master-Card/American Express/Visa
Letters of Recommendation	Required for some courses
Financial Aid	Federal Unsubsidized loans and Parent PLUS loans
International Student Helpdesk	E-mail at admissions@eku.edu

Eastern Kentucky University Admission Deadlines

The university accepts applications for the summer I, summer II fall and spring intake. The deadlines for summer sessions are closed. To grab the best opportunities, it is important that the students must submit their applications prior to the deadlines of US universities. Below are the Eastern Kentucky University admission deadlines that are open:

Semester	Deadline
Fall	August 1
Spring	December 1

Eastern Kentucky University International Students Admissions

International students are given equal opportunities by EKU to pursue various undergraduate and graduate courses. International students make up around 2% of total students enrolled in the University. To apply in US universities, they must fulfil few additional admission requirements. Applicants with a good academic record have to submit their GPA and entrance exam scores along with other documents before the deadline.

Application Portal: Online portal

Admission fees: 35 USD (UG)

40 USD (PG)

Admission requirements for UG programs:

An application
Valid passport
Complete Secondary school records with a cumulative grade of 75% or a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Official copy of high school diploma
Documentation of sufficient funds with a minimum amount of 34,745 USD in the form of a bank statement. (documents must not be older than six months)
One of the English Language Exam to study in the USA

Admission requirements for PG programs:

Application form
Application fee
One of the English Language Exam to study in the USA
Specified standardized tests score(GRE/GMAT/MCAT)
Official transcript evaluated by NACES
Bank statement (minimum of 29,559 USD per semester up to six months)
Cumulative GPA – 2.5

English Proficiency Test Score for International Students

International students must submit scores of different English Proficiency tests since English is the second language spoken in their country. Japanese students must submit a test score of EIKEN with a passing score of Pre-1.

Tests	Undergraduate courses	Graduate courses
TOEFL PBT	530	550
TOEFL CBT	195	213
TOEFL iBT	71	79
IELTS	6.0	6.5
Duolingo English Test	95+	105
ACT English	18	Not required
ACT Reading	20	Not required
ELS	112	112
SAT	510	Not required

Requirements for the Student Visa

International students must apply for an F1 student Visa to get admission in any of the programs offered by Eastern Kentucky University to ensure their stay in the country during the complete course of study. F1 Visa also allows them to grab employment opportunities on campus and off-campus.

Documents required while applying for F1 visa are:

Valid passport
Non-immigrant visa application, Form DS-160 confirmation
Two photographs meeting the US Visa Photo Requirements
Original I-20 Form or DS-2019
Proof of paid F1 visa fee
Receipt of SEVIS I-901 fee
Certificate of Financial support and supports documentation – In case of the sponsor, submit support letter and bank statement of the sponsor
Scholarship letter (if any)
Acceptance letter from EKU

After submitting all the required documents at the US Embassy, students have to schedule a Visa interview. Processing time of an F1 visa is shorter than other Visas.

Eastern Kentucky University Undergraduate Programs

EKU provides the students with undergraduate programs in various disciplines including Biomedical Sciences, General studies, Criminal justice, General psychology and aviation. Out of 15,815 students, 13,398 enrolled for undergraduate courses in EKU. To get admission in any of the undergraduate programs, students must submit all the required documents to the University before the deadline.

Where to apply: Online Portal

Application Fee: 35 USD

Admission requirements:

Official transcript from all the schools attended
Application fee
Official Test Score (TOEFL/IELTS)
Personal statement
Prerequisite plan

Eastern Kentucky University Graduate Programs

Eastern Kentucky University offers graduate programs in various disciplines including Criminology and criminal justice, education, business administration, nursing, chemistry, communication studies and psychology. Below are the common requirements and also the specific requirements for the popular graduate courses in Eastern Kentucky University :

Application fee: 40 USD

Common Requirements:

Transcripts
Good GPA minimum
English language proficiency

Requirements	MS in Criminology and Criminal Justice	MA in Elementary Education	MBA	MS in Nursing	MS in General Psychology
GMAT/GRE	GRE	GRE (Waived if UG grade is 3.0)	GMAT and GRE	GRE (Waived if UG grade is 3.0)	GRE
Letter of Recommendation	Required	Not required	Required	Required	Required
GPA	3.0	3.0	3.25	3.0	3.0
Statement of Purpose	Not required	Required	Required	Required	Not required
Work Experience	Not required	Not required	Not required	Required	Not required
Others	None	Statement of Eligibility or Professional Certificate with EPSB	None	RN license from approved state, Interview	None

In case of doubts regarding the graduate admissions procedures, applicants must contact Eastern Kentucky University at the given address.

Address: 521 Lancaster Ave

Whitlock 310 CPO 68

Richmond, Ky 40475

Phone: 859-622-1742

E-mail : graduateschool@eku.edu

It is important to get the transcript from the college before the deadline to get admission in graduate courses. It is compulsory for all the applicants to submit a letter of recommendation to the University. For admission in some graduate programs at EKU, applicants with GPA 3.0 will be waived from GRE score.