Eastern Kentucky University is located in Richmond, Kentucky, a historic and growing city situated in Madison County in the central portion of the state. Richmond lies approximately twenty-five miles south of Lexington, placing the university within easy driving distance of a major metropolitan hub while maintaining a classic, welcoming college-town environment. The main campus covers hundreds of scenic, meticulously landscaped acres characterized by both historic brick architecture and state-of-the-art academic and athletic facilities. In addition to its primary residential grounds in Richmond, Eastern Kentucky University operates regional outreach centers and instructional sites in communities such as Corbin and Manchester, alongside comprehensive digital degree platforms designed to serve students throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky and across the wider Appalachian region.