Eastern Kentucky University

If you are thinking about applying to Eastern, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and the fee for the application is $35. Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students with financial need may be eligible for fee waiver for their application.

Applying Early to Eastern?

Eastern Kentucky University does not offer early decision or early action..

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to Eastern?

Getting into Eastern is slightly difficult. Eastern evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Eastern **accepted 98% of students, around 9,017 of the 9,206 students who applied.

Schools that are slightly difficult to get into, like Eastern, MIN Admissions to nursing, occupational therapy programs is program moderately difficult.

Transfer student admissions is slightly difficult.

What's Most Important to Get In to Eastern?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengthsand any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Eastern

Eastern Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Eastern must submit the following items. Double check with Eastern's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Eastern?

Students admitted to Eastern have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 75% submitted a class rank. At Eastern 16% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 39% were in the top 25% and 69% were in the top 50%.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

Eastern is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 7% of Eastern's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 92% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Eastern?

To be competitive with other Eastern applicants, you should strive to earn between 960 and 1170 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Eastern 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1170 and 25% of scored lower than 960, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Eastern student is 1075.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Eastern students scored 580 or higher and 75% of students scored 480 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Eastern students scored 590 or higher, and 75% scored a 480 or higher.

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What's a Good ACT Score for Eastern?

To be most competitive at Eastern, you should strive to earn between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Eastern's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Eastern students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

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Transferring to Eastern Kentucky University

For transfer students, it is slightly difficult to get admitted to Eastern.Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Eastern during the following terms: Fall Term Spring Term Summer Term

Eastern Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Eastern?

Students who are admitted to Eastern must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department..

Does Eastern accept transfer credits?

Eastern accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Eastern accepts:

CLEP subject tests DSST/DANTES Life Long Learning Credit ACE recommendations for credit Excelsior College Examinations

Does Eastern accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

Eastern accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) creditsand Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Eastern?

Eastern. is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

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