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Eastern Oregon University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 400
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Acceptance rate 98%
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 38%

Located in La Grande, Oregon, EOU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. EOU operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that EOU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Eastern Oregon University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at EOU is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oregon state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 54% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at EOU is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oregon is 74%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at EOU do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,696

Cost of attendance at Eastern Oregon University in 2022 for students from Oregon.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average $11,345
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,386

Cost of attendance at Eastern Oregon University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average $30,794
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Eastern Oregon University received on average $7,289 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,289
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 100 34% $5,086 $508,556
Other Federal Grant 158 53% $4,743 $749,423
State Grant/Scholarships 98 33% $3,366 $329,866
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 247 83% $3,687 $910,713
Total Grant & Scholarships 273 92% $7,289 $1,990,002

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eastern Oregon University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Eastern Oregon University students is 38.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.8%.

38.2%

  • African American 36.4% 4 students
  • white 38.6% 86 students
  • unknown 33.3% 7 students
  • hispanic 47.4% 9 students
  • International Students 44.4% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 31.6% 6 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Frontier Conference
  • Baseball Cascade Collegiate Conference
  • Basketball Cascade Collegiate Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Cascade Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NAIA
    National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Eastern Oregon University provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Eastern Oregon University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)