Eastern Kentucky University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Distant | Town
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
14:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Eastern Kentucky University
521 Lancaster Ave, Richmond, Kentucky 40475
See on MapPhone
(859) 622-1000
Website
www.eku.edu/No Information for this section
cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$9,844Out of state
$20,222Graduate
In state
$10,308Out of state
$13,944Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
99%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 45.0% | $4,922 |
| State/local grants | 85.0% | $2,875 |
| Institutional grants | 88.0% | $6,521 |
| Loans | 46.0% | $6,046 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$10,360 per year
Books & Supplies
$0 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,800 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- General Studies
- Psychology, General
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biomedical Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Insurance
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Fashion Merchandising
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Construction Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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EDUCATION
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Technical Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Industrial Safety Technology/Technician
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Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
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American Sign Language, Other
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
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Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Environmental Health
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Public Health Education and Promotion
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Corrections
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/Technician
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Fire Services Administration
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Fire/Arson Investigation and Prevention
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Homeland Security
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Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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General Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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International/Globalization Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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Geographic Information Science and Cartography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
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Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
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Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business/Commerce, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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EDUCATION
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Creative Writing
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Public Health, General
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Mathematics and Statistics
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Clinical Psychology
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Music, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
64.31%- Apply 15,821
- Accepted 10,174
- Attend 2,737
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
$0Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
Not applicableHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
470-595
ACT Composite
17-24
SAT Reading
470-590
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
61%Male Students
39%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian80.52%
- Black6.74%
- Two Or More Ethnicities5.42%
- Hispanic/Latino4.69%
- Asian1.46%
- Not Specified0.84%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.22%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.11%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
16,584
Undergraduate students
13,546
Graduate students
3,038
Full Time Students
71%Part Time Students
29%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Golf
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