School Counselors
Few mentors have a greater ability to help students plan for life after high school than school counselors and community organizations. At Eastern Kentucky University, we recognize the importance of your role. On this page, you will find information about EKU you can pass on to your students, as well as workshops and resources for you.
Key Resources
Big E Influencer Events
Learn more about EKU and what it can offer students in your area at a fun, relaxed event that includes free food and time to mingle!
Contact Information
Admissions Office
Whitlock Building
Room 112
Hours
Mon – Fri: 8 am – 4:30 pm
859-622-2106
Text: 859-544-2070
Fax: 859-622-8024
Toll Free: 800-465-9191
admissions@eku.edu
Things to Know About EKU
Each one of your students will need an official high school transcript. Test scores will not be used for admissions decisions for incoming freshmen; however, test scores are highly encouraged to determine appropriate course placement. We accept test scores (not super scores) posted on official high school transcripts.
Freshman Admissions Standards
Full-Time On-Campus Tuition & Fees
| Cost for the Academic Year | In-State | Out-of-State & International |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,020 | Out of State: $11,120/year** International: $20,930 |
| Fees | $1,260 | $1,260 |
| Housing & Meals | $12,268 | $12,268 |
| Required Textbooks | $0 | $0 |
| Personal* | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Transportation* | $1,564-$2,576 | $2,576 |
Note: International students are also responsible for $1,200 in insurance costs.
*These costs represent estimates and will not be charged by EKU.
**Most full-time out-of-state students qualify for the Out-of-State Rate of $11,120/year.
First Time Freshman Information
The first year at EKU is an exciting time of new opportunities. It can also be a challenging time. EKU offers a number of programs for first-year students to help navigate the transition to college life.
Richmond & Surrounding Areas
Whether you prefer the relative peace and quiet of a small town or all the buzz of a large city, living in Richmond while you attend Eastern Kentucky University offers the best of both worlds. Richmond is a fast-growing but still quiet community of about 35,000 where the Bluegrass region and all its scenic horse farms meet the foothills of the rugged Appalachian mountains. Just 25 miles north, an easy drive on I-75, is Kentucky’s second-largest city, Lexington, population 322,000. Other large cities within an easy two-hour, all-interstate drive are Louisville, Ky., Cincinnati, Ohio, and Knoxville, Tenn.