Hello, I actually graduated from this school and I can confirm everything Katie B. reviewed was…read morecorrect. A few years ago, I heard this place was great, but now it's just full of women who are catty towards each other. There are only about 3-4 people within those walls that are actually there to help the students and that does not include the 2 owners (not named Dana H). Dana H - why does your title say "business owner"? You're the lady that sits up front and waits for people to walk in and sign up to talk to the other, more important people. I'm going to guess the owners told you to write this but use your name instead, so they aren't attached to the reply, because that seems like something they would do. First issue - This place was a certified testing site for the NHA exam - anyone who doesn't know, the NHA exam is the exam you take after you graduate to become certified in your field, it's how you get your job - well in December while I was there, I heard a rumor that the school wouldn't be a certified testing site anymore. I really don't remember how/where I heard it, but turns out the rumor was a fact. They then let my class graduate without telling anyone the school wasn't a testing site anymore. So now all these men and women have been waiting, what 4 months?, to be called and told when they can come in, pay for their exam, and take it. Not knowing they now need to go online and schedule a test at a site in Lexington KY, which the students could have done months ago themselves. Side note: I loved an instructor, had her the entire time I was there, which is a rare occurrence with the scheduling. I knew the school wasn't a testing site before she did - if that says anything. The second issue - If you go here to become a Certified Medical Assitant (CMA), their externship was actually going to a partnered hospital/doctor's office and being put there to complete the hours needed and when finished, they most likely got hired on as an employee wherever they went. What was Medical Coding and Billing's externship? A computer program we could do from home.....not the same and didn't get me a job as soon as I finished. No thanks. The third issue - sometimes you are eligible for a scholarship that they have you sign up for. I didn't even know this existed until talking to a classmate. They had me sign up only after I asked about it and around 2 months BEFORE I graduated (its a 9-12 month program). The scholarship people called me and told me "sorry, you just signed up too late, you're not eligible. The school should have had you sign up within the first month of becoming a student". The lady also told me that they do this to a lot of students and she doesn't understand why they wait 10 months in to let the student apply. I just don't get why either, except the obvious - they just want your money. I hope this was helpful. It's very hard to not be hateful towards this place, get your education elsewhere!

The owners are more concerned with the image of their college than they are about the education of…read moretheir students. They don't keep their staff up to date on important exams for the students, and they have unrealistic expectations for all of their faculty. The instructors are the only good thing about this facility. This is not only knowledge of my own, but also that of several of the students who were/are currently enrolled in the programs there.

We went on a college visit for my son and walked away very impressed. The visit schedule ran on…read moretime, the presentation was informative and the meal was very good. EKU was my favorite college we've visited so far, with enrollment being between 10-11,000 it's a good blend of a large college with a smaller college feel. Time will tell which college he picks and we still have some visits left but right now I would be comfortable if he decided to become a Colonel.

Eastern Kentucky University Campus…read more Living in Eastern Kentucky for 10 years I had the opportunity to spend a lot of time at several college campuses. One was Eastern Kentucky University. When I visit family and friends in Richmond Kentucky I always spend time on campus. I'm familiar with the buildings and I have my favorite places to photograph. The last time I visited I was with my daughter. We were there on a beautiful day. Flowers and trees were in bloom. The campus was clean and the buildings have not been neglected. I love to visit the Statue of Daniel Boone. We rubbed his toe for good luck. Anyone that knows the school knows that's a traditional thing to do. If you like to travel visiting historic old school campuses you will enjoy Eastern Kentucky University. Look up the history before you go. If it wasn't for this University the City of Richmond would be very impoverished. In Kentucky college towns are the best place to live. That's my opinion. I hope you enjoy my photos.

It's a great school they give free books. Tuition is moderately cheaper compared to a lot of…read moreschools around, but they just raised it so I don't know what that will entail for the coming year.

On a tour of the EKU campus from my professor friend, this marker is on University Drive in front…read moreof the main buildings. Go, Colonels! The front reads, "Eastern Kentucky State Normal School was created by act of the Ky. legislature on March 21, 1906. First classes were held at the new institution in 1907. The Richmond campus was first used in 1874 by Central University & from 1901 to 1906 by Walters Collegiate Inst. It became Eastern Ky. State Normal School & Teachers College in 1922. Presented by EKU Student Government Assoc. 2005" And the reverse, ""Normal School" dropped from the name in 1930. In 1948, it became Eastern Kentucky State College. University status was granted in 1966. The institution stands today as a comprehensive university. It treasures its heritage as a school of opportunity and prepares its students for leadership roles in many careers and professions. Presented by EKU Student Government Assoc. 2005" There isn't free parking here but if you're passing through you're probably on foot. [Review 19647 overall - 176 in Kentucky - 619 of 2023.]