Overview
Enrollment
Eastern Oregon University sits in the Grande Ronde Valley of northeastern Oregon, nestled against the Blue Mountains in the rural city of La Grande. The 121-acre campus, established in 1929 as a teaching college, combines modern academic facilities with historic brick buildings in a small-town setting. EOU operates as a public liberal arts institution serving rural Oregon and neighboring states, with particular emphasis on education, business, and agricultural science programs. The university maintains a residential campus with multiple student housing options while also offering comprehensive online degree programs to serve remote students. The campus serves as a regional cultural hub, housing the only performance theater in the area, and competes in the NAIA Cascade Collegiate Conference as the Mountaineers.
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| GPA | 3.54 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $50 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Oregon Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,275 |
| Other Fees | $2,031 |
| Room and Board | $11,658 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,584 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,188 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,275 |
| Other Fees | $2,031 |
| Room and Board | $11,658 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,584 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,138 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 31% |
| Education | 22% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 18% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 4% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=208646 IPEDS survey data for Eastern Oregon University.
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Last updated February 24, 2025