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Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA · Town · 6,222 students
Website Common App Forbes ranking Scorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$13,886
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
45%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$57,897
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
91%
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Eastern Washington University (EWU) is a public regional university known for its career-oriented degree pathways, high proportion of first-generation college students, and accessible pathways to higher education. The university is particularly recognized for strong programs in education, business, nursing, dental hygiene, and the sciences, anchored by the College of Health Science & Public Health and the College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics. Campus life revolves around a welcoming, tight-knit residential community in Cheney, with Division I NCAA athletics (fostering deep school spirit on the iconic red turf of Roos Field) and immediate access to outdoor recreation across the Pacific Northwest. EWU notably stands apart through its innovative Catalyst building in downtown Spokane, which connects students directly to regional business and tech hubs for hands-on, experiential learning.

Wikipedia:Eastern Washington University (EWU) is a public university in Cheney, Washington, United States. It shares Riverpoint Campus, its satellite campus in Spokane, Washington, with Washington State University.

Location
Cheney, WA, 99004-2496 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
221 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,586$25,959
Housing & food (on campus)$15,574$15,574
Books & supplies$798$798
Cost of attendance$24,478$47,379
Average net price$13,886Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$25,959
In-state: $8,586
Housing & food (on campus)$15,574
Books & supplies$798
Cost of attendance$47,379
In-state: $24,478
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $13,886
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.ewu.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state
Tuition$25,032
Books & supplies$510
Personal expenses$1,968
Transportation$1,716
Total published by the school$47,379
Source: www.ewu.edu
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$9,547
$30–48k
$10,204
$48–75k
$12,292
$75–110k
$17,596
$110k+
$22,279
Grants from the school
70% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $4,005
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Merit aid
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$3,097
Share of first-years who get one24%
Source: Eastern Washington University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
45%
Within 4 yrs
28%
Back for yr 2
67%
Transferred
13%
Pell students: 36.9% · others: 48.1% 
8 yrs after starting
52% graduated · 28% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 19% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$46,469
10 yrs after entry$57,897
Debt
Median at graduation$19,500
Monthly payment$207
Middle 50% owe$6.3k–$25.2k
90th percentile$34,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Not required
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 90.1% · women 91.1% 
Yield: 22.7% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts
How much essays count at Eastern Washington University: Not considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)
Source: Eastern Washington University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Eastern Washington University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
35%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$38,218
Independent
28%
Veterans
0%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
9%
Where first-years come from
In state (WA)
93.0%
Out of state
6.0%
International
0.5%

Most out-of-state first-years from: CA 17 · MT 12 · AK 11 · ID 8 · OR 8

Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
20%
Black
5%
Asian
3%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FCS
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$46,469
After 10 yrs
$57,897
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas127
Psychology, General108
Biology, General100
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences93
Business Administration, Management and Operations81
Computer and Information Sciences, General77
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology69
Communication and Media Studies65
Accounting and Related Services65
Finance and Financial Management Services61
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General60
Criminology54
Marketing51
Computer Software and Media Applications50
Social Work50
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions46
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$48M
Full-time faculty
63%
Faculty salary
$10,643/mo
Teaching spend
$11,582
per student
Federal loans
35%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Research activity
Research college or university
$3M research spending · 1 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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