Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY · Public · Doctoral / professional

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

880–1080

Median ~980

Acceptance rate

78%

Enrollment

12,318

ACT middle 50%

19–25

What the numbers say about Eastern EKU

The reported middle 50% spans 200 points, from 880 to 1080. A planning score near or above 1120 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 540 Reading and Writing and 530 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 78% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 50% completion rate and $45,795 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$10,320

Tuition (out-of-state)

$21,230

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$45,795

4-year completion rate (150% time)

50%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 880 and 1080. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1120 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1080 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
980 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
880 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Eastern EKU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Prairie View A & M University	Prairie View, TX	860–1080	79%
Columbus State University	Columbus, GA	800–1060	99%
Alabama State University	Montgomery, AL	750–970	98%
Georgia Southwestern State University	Americus, GA	890–1110	75%
Coppin State University	Baltimore, MD	880–1020	46%
Madonna University	Livonia, MI	880–1080	63%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Eastern EKU?

Eastern Kentucky University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 880–1080, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1120 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Eastern EKU's acceptance rate?

Eastern Kentucky University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 78%.

How much does it cost to attend Eastern EKU?

In-state tuition is approximately $10,320 and out-of-state is approximately $21,230. These figures exclude room, board, and fees.

Is Eastern EKU test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Eastern Kentucky University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.eku.edu

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