Eastern Kentucky University becomes the third-largest public university in the state for enrollment

EKU becomes Kentucky's third-largest public university

RICHMOND, KY — Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is now the third-largest public university in Kentucky for student enrollment, according to the latest data from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE). EKU reported total enrollment of 15,969 students for Fall 2025. With steady enrollment growth over the past few years, EKU became Kentucky’s largest regional public university for degree-seeking student enrollment as of Fall 2024. “…

Eastern Kentucky University becomes the third-largest public university in the state for enrollment

Eastern Kentucky University is now the third-largest public university in Kentucky for student enrollment, according to recent data from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education.According to a press release from EKU, its enrollment for Fall 2025 totaled 15,969 students.EKUs climb to the third largest public university in the state reflects our intentional efforts in access to higher education, student success, and academic excellence, sai…

Eastern Kentucky University becomes the 3rd-largest public university in the state for enrollment

RICHMOND, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) — Eastern Kentucky University is now the third-largest public university in Kentucky for student enrollment, according to recent data from the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. According to a press release from EKU, its enrollment for Fall 2025 totaled 15,969 students. “EKU’s climb to the third largest public university in the state reflects our intentional efforts in access to higher education, student…