Eastern Kentucky University is a large public institution located in Richmond, KY ranked 25th in Kentucky. It has a total of 15,262 full-time undergraduate students and is not competitive, accepting 93.83% of applicants. Eastern Kentucky University offers 161 different majors and is best known for its Forensic Chemistry, Technical Teacher Education, and Quality Control and Safety Technologies programs (nationally ranked 6th, 11th, and 12th respectively). With an annual tuition of $9,266 for in-state students and $19,338 for those from out-of-state, Eastern Kentucky University is reasonably priced. 44.7% of students graduate beginning the next stage of their lives, joining the workforce. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to earn approximately $36,100 per year, which is 13% below the national median.