Eastern Kentucky University Demographics & Diversity Overview

19%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
0%
International
35
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
81.3%(9,746)
Hispanic
4.9%(593)
African American
6.7%(799)
Asian
1.4%(165)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(30)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(13)
Two or More Races
4.6%(546)
Unknown
0.8%(91)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color19%
Total Enrollment14,324
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
40.7%(4,914)
Women
59.3%(7,158)

Gender Statistics

Men4,914

34% of total enrollment

Women7,158

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Eastern Kentucky University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 61% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.4%(774)
18-19
33.4%(4,036)
20-21
27.1%(3,274)
22-24
13.4%(1,613)
25+
19.7%(2,375)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(36)
22-24
22.7%(511)
25+
75.7%(1,705)

Age Diversity Insights

61%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

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 97% in-state residents, 2% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.5%(2,489)
Out-of-State
2.3%(60)
International
0.2%(5)

Regional Representation

In-State2,489

97% of student body

Out-of-State60

2% of student body

International5

0% of student body

States Represented

35 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

19%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age