Apply Now

About Us

EKU Online > About Us
Eastern Kentucky University Online

EKU is consistently recognized as one of the best online colleges in the nation.

A brick-and-mortar accredited institution, EKU began offering online degrees in 2006 and continues to service all students with our on-campus offerings.

The University offers more than 50 online programs in various areas of study, designed for adult learners who want to earn a college degree or certificate while working full-time or juggling other life priorities. Online programs are available through the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences, College of Business, College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, College of Education & Applied Human Sciences, College of Health Sciences, and College of Justice, Safety & Military Science.

Military Times Best for Vets 2021
Best Online Colleges EDsmart
Most Innovative Online Colleges Badge

Learn More

Apply NowTest Drive
Loading...

100% Online

Accredited

50+ Degrees & Certificates

EKU Accreditation

EKU is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC*), which is the highest level of accreditation available.

This regional accrediting body is recognized by both the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA**) and the United States Department of Education (USDE). Students can be confident that credits earned at one regionally accredited school will transfer to other regionally accredited universities.

* Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees. Questions about the accreditation of Eastern Kentucky University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

** Council for Higher Education Accreditation: One Dupont Circle N.W., Suite 510, Washington, DC 20036 / Phone: 202-955-6126 / Web: www.chea.org

Program Accreditations & Approvals

Business:
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Child and Family Studies:
American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS)

Fire:
International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC)
EKU’s bachelor’s degree program in Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology (FPSET) has been accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Nursing:
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The baccalaureate degree, master’s degree, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and post-graduate APRN certificate programs at Eastern Kentucky University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington DC 20001, (202) 887-6791 (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).

Paralegal Science:
American Bar Association (ABA)

Public Administration:
Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration (NASPAA)

Social Work:
Council on Social Work Education (CSWE)

  • “I can confidently say that — as someone who doesn’t even live in the United States — EKU’s online program has been extremely accommodating and flexible. I can discuss advising appointments over email, and I can have my textbooks shipped to my address overseas.” – Sydney Garner Lewis
  • “After the birth of our first child, I knew I needed to go back and finish what I started,” said McKenzie. “I was happy that I could pick up where I left off at EKU even though I lived in a different state.” – EKU Online student and mom
  • “I chose EKU because I am a unique student with unique needs, and EKU provides an avenue for students like me to succeed.” – EKU Online Psychology student Jason Tate
EKU Online Power E Logo

Apply To EKU Online