EKU Rankings & Accreditation
Top Ranked
“Designed as a one-stop resource, the rankings supply hard data and analysis to help college applicants make apples-to-apples comparisons of schools across the country. Through these rankings, and the ‘America’s Best Colleges’ guidebook, our goal is to help equip students and their families to make a knowledgeable decision based on clear, comparative research.”
Forbes.com, the web site for the popular business magazine, ranked EKU among “America’s Best Colleges.” In the Forbes rankings, of the 569 public and private colleges and universities recognized nationwide, EKU claimed the 428th spot, good for third among Kentucky’s public universities, trailing only Murray State University and the University of Louisville. Because there are more than 4,000 college campuses nationwide, the Forbes ranking essentially placed Eastern among the top 10 percent of the nation’s colleges and universities.
Regionally Accredited
Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Eastern Kentucky University. The Commission on Colleges should be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.
Online Degree Programs
To learn more about Eastern Kentucky Universities Top Ranked and Regionally Accredited Online Bachelors and Masters Degree Programs click on the links below.
- Fire Administration Degree
- Fire Protection Engineering Degree
- Fire & Safety Engineering Technology Degree
- Safety, Security & Emergency Management Degree
- Multidisciplinary Track
- Fire & Emergency Services Degree
- Ergonomics Degree
- Homeland Security Degree
- Occupational Safety Degree