Main Menu Eastern Kentucky University traces its roots to the 1874 founding of Central University and has been known as Eastern Kentucky University since 1966. Eastern's 500 acre campus is located in the town of Richmond. This part of Kentucky is called the Bluegrass Region, world-famous for its thoroughbred horse farms and race tracks. The campus is part of a small town full of Southern hospitality and yet is only ninety minutes by car from major metropolitan areas such as Louisville, Kentucky and Cincinnati, Ohio. Please refer to the Division of Billings and Collections for information on current expenses at Eastern Kentucky University.
All fees are subject to change.
It is recommended that you submit your application well in advance of the semester you wish to attend. All required documents must be on file 30 days before the beginning of that semester. You will avoid long delays by making sure you send all required documents, taking care to complete them accurately and completely. If you have not heard from the admissions Office in a reasonable length of time after submitting all required documents, please contact the International Office and we will try to provide information regarding your admissions status. Weather and Clothing Back to Main Menu Kentucky enjoys all four seasons.