What division is Eastern Kentucky?

Eastern Kentucky competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the OVC.

What GPA do you need for Eastern Kentucky?

The average GPA at Eastern Kentucky is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Eastern Kentucky?

Eastern Kentucky has an enrollment of approximately 12,318 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Kentucky?

Eastern Kentucky has an acceptance rate of 78%.

How do I get recruited to play at Eastern Kentucky?

To get recruited at Eastern Kentucky, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Eastern Kentucky's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Eastern Kentucky

Richmond, KYFCSOVC

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

12,318

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

78%

Acceptance

50%

Graduation

77%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Eastern Kentucky is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the OVC, located in Richmond, KY. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Eastern Kentucky, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

50%

Acceptance

78%

Student:Faculty

17:1

Avg SAT

1,089

Retention

77%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$38,611

Coaching Staff52 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Eastern Kentucky Athletics

Eastern Kentucky is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Richmond, KY, competing in the OVC. With an enrollment of 12,318 students, Eastern Kentucky offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Eastern Kentucky with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Eastern Kentucky is 3.2. The school maintains a 50% graduation rate.

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