Eastern Kentucky University Demographics & Diversity Overview

19%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
0%
International
40
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Eastern Kentucky University has a diverse student body with 19% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
81.2%(11,214)
Hispanic
4.9%(683)
African American
6.8%(940)
Asian
1.3%(186)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(35)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(14)
Two or More Races
4.5%(627)
Unknown
0.8%(107)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color19%
Total Enrollment16,842
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Eastern Kentucky University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Eastern Kentucky University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.4%(5,753)
Women
58.6%(8,157)

Gender Statistics

Men5,753

34% of total enrollment

Women8,157

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Eastern Kentucky University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 53% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 91% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.5%(774)
18-19
18.0%(4,036)
20-21
14.6%(3,274)
22-24
7.2%(1,613)
25+
56.8%(12,726)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.3%(36)
22-24
18.1%(511)
25+
80.7%(2,282)

Age Diversity Insights

53%

Traditional Age (18-21)

91%

Non-Traditional (25+)

17%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Eastern Kentucky University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 98% in-state residents, 2% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.9%(2,546)
Out-of-State
1.7%(45)
International
0.4%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State2,546

98% of student body

Out-of-State45

2% of student body

International10

0% of student body

States Represented

40 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

19%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

91%

Non-Traditional Age