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East at West University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Chicago, IL

$21,300

Avg tuition

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About East at West University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

East at West University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Chicago, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 419, and admissions are selective. The university offers 7 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 18%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $21,300.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

31% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

18% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

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High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Implied no

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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419

Students enrolled

Information not available

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

Black

64%

Hispanic

19%

Non-U.S. Citizen

9%

White

3%

Asian

2%

Unknown

1%

Two or more races

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

53%

Socio-economic diversity

85% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

93%

State Grant Aid

59%

Institution Grant Aid

96%

Pell Grant

85%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,245
State Grant Aid $3,295
Institution Grant Aid $5,244
Pell Grant Aid $4,923

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$23k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

No information available for this school.

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

4

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

5

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

6

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

7

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

8

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.