Eastern Kentucky University is a regional, coeducational, public institution of higher education offering general and liberal arts programs, pre-professional and professional training in education and various other fields at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Located in Richmond, Madison County, Kentucky, Eastern has a distinguished record of almost a century of educational service to the Commonwealth. Situated near the heart of the Bluegrass, Richmond is served by a network of major highways that make Eastern easily accessible from all parts of Kentucky and surrounding states. Richmond is 26 miles southeast of Lexington, Kentucky. Interstate Highways I-75 (north-south) and I-64 (east-west) make the metropolitan areas of Cincinnati, 112 miles to the north, and Louisville, 110 miles to the west, within convenient distance by automobile. Richmond is also served by U.S. Route 25 from Southeastern Kentucky and Kentucky Route 52 from the east and west. The Bluegrass, Mountain, Daniel Boone, and Cumberland Parkways provide even greater accessibility by automobile since the city is located near the convergence of these arterial highways into the interstate system. Richmond, the county seat of Madison County, is one of the Commonwealth's fastest-growing cities, with about 27,000 residents. Served by fine churches representing most Christian faiths, the community provides an excellent environment for the university student. The city also boasts a regional shopping mall, theaters, live entertainment, fine dining, cultural events and activities, and many areas of historic and scenic interest. Fort Boonesborough State Park, birthplace of Kentucky, is located 12 miles to the north. Many other historical places are within easy driving distance. Scenic and recreational areas surround this section of the state. Campus type Normal Carnegie Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive |
ADMISSION OFFICEEastern Kentucky University - Office of Adm issions 40475 Richmond Kentucky United States Phone: (859) 622-2106 Fax: Not found Email: admissions@eku.edu ADDRESS40475 Richmond Kentucky United States Phone: (859) 622-1000 Fax: Not found More university courses: United States University courses Kentucky University courses |