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East-West University

East-West University

Chicago, IL · City · 468 students
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$21,697
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
20%
Graduation rate
69% typical
$29,963
Earnings 10 years on
$58,391 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood, East-West University is a private, non-profit institution best known for its commitment to providing accessible, affordable higher education to a diverse and historically underrepresented student body. The university offers career-focused undergraduate degrees, with notable strengths in Computer and Information Science, Business Administration, Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Criminal Justice. Campus life centers on a close-knit, multicultural urban community where students benefit from small class sizes, hands-on faculty mentorship, and direct access to Chicago’s professional network. Distinctively, East-West stands out for its socio-economic accessibility, pairing one of the lowest private tuition rates in the region with dedicated support services specifically tailored for first-generation college students.

Wikipedia:East–West University is a private liberal arts college in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1980 and offers associate and bachelor's degrees. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Location
Chicago, IL, 60605 · City campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MDW · Chicago Midway
9 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$25,395
Books & supplies$900
Cost of attendance$32,606
Average net price$21,697
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$25,395
Books & supplies$900
Cost of attendance$32,606
Average net price$21,697
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,168
$30–48k
$26,636
$48–75k
$29,284
$75–110k
$30,852
Grants from the school
75% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $3,132
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
20%
Within 4 yrs
19%
Back for yr 2
37%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting
18% graduated · 6% transferred · 26% still enrolled · 51% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$21,236
10 yrs after entry$29,963
Debt
Median at graduation$26,986
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$3.7k–$19.3k
90th percentile$31,301
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 50%Women 50%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
20 : 1
Pell grant
62%
First-gen
54%
Family income
$14,812
Independent
28%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
0%
Where first-years come from
In state (IL)
92.3%
Out of state
4.2%
International
3.5%

Most out-of-state first-years from: MS 2 · FL 1 · IN 1 · MI 1 · NE 1

Race & ethnicity
White
2%
Hispanic
31%
Black
42%
Asian
1%
Non-resident
23%
AI/AN
1%
Varsity sports

No data. This school isn't in the U.S. Department of Education's athletics (EADA) file, so we can't list its teams. That doesn't mean it has none.

Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$21,236
After 10 yrs
$29,963
Behavioral Sciences7
Computer and Information Sciences, General6
Business Administration, Management and Operations6
English Language and Literature, General4
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians3
Biology, General1
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Institutional
Resources
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$7,789/mo
Teaching spend
$6,763
per student
Federal loans
60%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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