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Eastern Kentucky University
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What will you find at EKU? From Aviation to Zoology, Eastern Kentucky University offers exciting programs and courses. Choose from 168 degree programs and begin your journey toward a lifetime of achievement.
The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most broadly based academic unit at EKU. A wide range of associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees is offered in the creative and performing arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences, and mathematical and natural sciences.
The College of Business and Technology. Offering 26 baccalaureate degrees, the College of Business and Technology provides conceptual, applied and experiential educational through instruction, research and service. Areas of study include Aviation, Communication, Computer Information Systems, Industrial Technology, Insurance and Pre-Veterinary Medicine.
The College of Education – to teach, to learn, to help others teach and learn. Founded as a Teacher's College, EKU has historically graduated more teachers than any other university in Kentucky and is dedicated to preparing the highest quality educators and professionals.
The College of Health Sciences. Academic programs in the College combine biological, social, and physical science and are designed to produce health care professionals who promote better health and the prevention of illness.
The College of Justice & Safety, EKU's first Program Of Distinction, offers unique areas of study and has a reputation as one of the foremost institutions of learning and research in the fields of justice and safety.
Choose EKU for many of the nation's top-ranked and highly-desired programs, including: PGA Professional Golf Management - one of only 18 such programs in the country; Forensic Science; Environmental Health Science; and recently-added Homeland Security. EKU is a place where you can create yourself and define your future.
Students and learning come first. We maintain high academic standards set by national and regional accrediting agencies, and we have high expectations for you. You'll work hard, and we'll help you succeed. Study in modern laboratories, classrooms, libraries, and other facilities using state-of-the-art technology and equipment, and discover opportunities to enhance classroom instruction with hands-on experience through internships, cooperative education, and service-learning projects.
Experience the benefits of a major university with a small-college feel. EKU serves more than 16,000 students, but you'll never get lost in the crowd. Our student-faculty ratio is 17:1, so you're sure to receive personal attention. Class size is typically small, and most classes are taught by professors, not graduate students. EKU's highly-experienced and talented faculty embrace a passion for teaching and a commitment to learning.
Succeed in and out of the classroom. From academic support services, to NCAA Division I intercollegiate athletics, EKU provides you the necessary tools and enrichment opportunities to ensure success as a student AND as an individual. Choose from over 200 student organizations, including honor societies, departmental clubs, social fraternities and sororities, and religious organizations. Get involved in activities on and off campus, make new friends, and explore new interests.
Live on campus for the complete college experience. More than5,000students reside on campus atEastern Kentucky University. Residence 
halls are within easy walking distance of classroom buildings,the library, the student center, dining hallsand central food court, and the new 10,000-square-foot Fitness and Wellness Center. In addition to 14 residence halls, we also offer a variety of living-learning-communities that focus on specific academic or general interests.
EKU provides a high-quality education at a price you can afford. College tuition is an investment in your future that is guaranteed to pay big dividends. EKU has numerous scholarship and financial aid opportunities available, and we also offer a"Targeted Tuition Program" for qualifying out-of-state students that provides a reduced rate on tuition. Visit www.eku.edu/futurestudents/tuition for information on this special program, and visit www.finaid.eku.edu for information on scholarships and financial aid packages.
Schedule a tour today! Our Campus Visitation Program gives you information on admission criteria, financial aid, housing, scholarship opportunities and student life. Your visit will also include a walking tour of campus led by a current Eastern student. Tours begin at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Register now at www.eku.edu/futurestudents/tours.php.
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