Founded in 1906, Eastern Kentucky University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the medium-sized town of Richmond (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Kentucky.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is a large (EduListing enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 114 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 