Eastern Washington University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Cheney, WA

$6,707

Avg in-state tuition

$24,676

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Eastern Washington University

School Type: Public

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.

Eastern Washington University is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Cheney, Washington. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,292, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The university offers 90 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 53%, and a student-faculty ratio of 21:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,707, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $24,676.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

79% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

71% 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

53% 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

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Not required or recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

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 16-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 880-1090

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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12k

Students enrolled

93%

Online student enrollment

21:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold

Demographics

White

54%

Hispanic

16%

Unknown

13%

Two or more races

6%

Black

3%

Asian

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

59%

Socio-economic diversity

42% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

18

Total Online Enrollment

11,479

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

88% On-campus

12% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 7% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 27% online

Master's Check Bold 22% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $6,707 $24,676
Graduate $12,015 $27,895

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $930
On-campus room and board $13,480
On-campus other expenses $3,075
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,500
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,468
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,216

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $24,192 $42,161
Off-campus without family $21,605 $39,574
Off-campus with family $10,853 $28,822

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

59%

State Grant Aid

42%

Institution Grant Aid

73%

Pell Grant

42%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,033
State Grant Aid $5,880
Institution Grant Aid $3,391
Pell Grant Aid $4,499

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Architecture And Related Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

BA

MA

DOC

3

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

4

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

6

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

7

Education

BA

MA

DOC

8

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

9

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

10

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

11

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

12

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

13

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

14

History

BA

MA

DOC

15

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

16

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

17

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

18

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

19

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

20

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

21

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

22

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

23

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

24

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

25

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

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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.