Overview
Student Population
| Location | Cheney, Washington |
| Online | ewu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Town Fringe |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Cheney, Washington, Eastern Washington University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,232 prospective students applied, and 4,108 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,305 enrolled in the school. 9,195 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,697 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $6,896 plus fees of $1,026. EWU is ranked 834 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
EWU is rated within the lower 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Eastern Washington University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#834 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#337 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Colleges in Washington
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Washington
#16 in Best Value Colleges in Washington
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 880/1090 |
| ACT | 16/23 |
| GPA | 3.29 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Washington Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $942 |
| Other Fees | $1,026 |
| Room and Board | $13,060 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,132 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,056 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $942 |
| Other Fees | $1,026 |
| Room and Board | $13,060 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,132 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,882 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 19% |
| Education | 11% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| General Studies | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=235097 IPEDS survey data for Eastern Washington University.
Current students may use the Eastern Washington University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.