Eastern Kentucky University Acceptance Rate
Richmond, Kentucky · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 17,082
- Admitted
- 13,340
- Yield
- 20.9%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Eastern Kentucky University's acceptance rate has risen from 73.9% in 2014–15 to 78.1% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,776 to 17,082 (+75%) over that period.
Its 78.1% rate makes Eastern Kentucky University more selective than about 46% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 24 tracked Kentucky schools, it is more selective than about 58%.
Eastern Kentucky University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 20.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,776 | 7,222 | 73.9% | 2,608 |
| 2015–16 | 10,215 | 7,215 | 70.6% | 2,794 |
| 2016–17 | 8,091 | 6,985 | 86.3% | 2,595 |
| 2017–18 | 9,187 | 8,027 | 87.4% | 2,574 |
| 2018–19 | 9,117 | 7,958 | 87.3% | 2,426 |
| 2019–20 | 8,975 | 8,421 | 93.8% | 2,349 |
| 2020–21 | 9,206 | 9,017 | 97.9% | 2,271 |
| 2021–22 | 7,251 | 7,131 | 98.3% | 2,493 |
| 2022–23 | 15,821 | 10,174 | 64.3% | 2,737 |
| 2023–24 | 17,082 | 13,340 | 78.1% | 2,782 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 10,726 | 8,475 | 79% |
| Men | 6,356 | 4,865 | 76.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 480–600 | 3% |
| SAT Math | 450–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–24 | 87% |
How Eastern Kentucky University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Eastern Kentucky University's acceptance rate?
Eastern Kentucky University's acceptance rate is 78.1% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (13,340 admitted of 17,082 applicants).
Is Eastern Kentucky University test optional?
Eastern Kentucky University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Eastern Kentucky University?
Eastern Kentucky University received 17,082 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 13,340.
What SAT score do you need for Eastern Kentucky University?
Admitted students at Eastern Kentucky University typically scored 480–600 on SAT Reading/Writing and 450–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Eastern Kentucky University getting harder to get into?
Eastern Kentucky University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73.9% in 2014–15 to 78.1% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.eku.edu/.