Outcomes at EKU
Graduation Rate
49.24%
Retention Rate
77.00%
The graduation rate at Eastern Kentucky University is 49.24% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kentucky. 1,260 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,559 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 51.00%.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Eastern Kentucky University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Eastern Kentucky University. 1,260 students have completed. In addition, 47 students still enrolled and 1,252 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,559 | 2,241 | 318 |
| Completers | 1,260 (49.24%) | 1,207 | 53 |
| Still Enrolled | 47 (1.84%) | 37 | 10 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 1,252 (48.93%) | 997 | 255 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 865 students have completed in 4 years and additional 269 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 865 (38.60%) |
306 (32.52%) |
559 (43.00%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 269 (12.00%) |
114 (12.11%) |
155 (11.92%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 65 (2.90%) |
29 (3.08%) |
36 (2.77%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 49.24% (1,260/2,559) | 42.66% (471/1,104) | 54.23% (789/1,455) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 60.00% (3/5) | 100.00% (1/1) | 50.00% (2/4) |
| Asian | 62.50% (5/8) | 100.00% (2/2) | 50.00% (3/6) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 25.79% (41/159) | 17.39% (12/69) | 32.22% (29/90) |
| Hispanic | 41.67% (30/72) | 37.14% (13/35) | 45.95% (17/37) |
| White | 51.29% (1,116/2,176) | 44.78% (416/929) | 56.13% (700/1,247) |
| Two or More Race | 41.05% (39/95) | 23.68% (9/38) | 52.63% (30/57) |
| Unknown | 44.00% (11/25) | 33.33% (4/12) | 53.85% (7/13) |