Eastern Washington University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,788
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Acceptance rate	97%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	50%

Located in Cheney, Washington, Eastern Washington University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Eastern Washington University operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 97% indicates that Eastern Washington University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Eastern Washington 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 Eastern Washington University is reported to be 50%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Eastern Washington University is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Washington is 74%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Eastern Washington University do not continue their studies after the first year.

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

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,922

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

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

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,748

Cost of attendance at Eastern Washington 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.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Eastern Washington University received on average $8,167 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.

$8,167

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	589	40%	$4,373	$2,575,579
Other Federal Grant	927	62%	$3,940	$3,652,012
State Grant/Scholarships	807	54%	$4,533	$3,658,033
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,111	75%	$3,477	$3,862,411
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,368	92%	$8,167	$11,172,456

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eastern Washington 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 Washington University students is 49.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.9%.

49.6%

asian 44.3% 27 students
African American 28.8% 17 students
white 53.2% 589 students
unknown 50.0% 2 students
hawaiian 20.0% 2 students
hispanic 46.4% 128 students
International Students 71.4% 20 students
Mixed Race 38.5% 52 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big Sky Conference
Basketball Big Sky Conference
Track and Cross Country Big Sky Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Eastern Washington University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

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

Academic

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

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