Eastern Oregon University: Review & Facts

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Eastern Oregon University is a small four-year, public school with 2,675 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1929 and is the only school located in La Grande, Oregon.

Academic Offerings

At Eastern Oregon University you can receive your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
41
Eastern Oregon University follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and has 41 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Management, Occupational Therapy, and General Studies. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Eastern Oregon University is relatively low at 68% (close to Oregon average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
68%
Fair
The graduation rate at Eastern Oregon University is very low: 29%. Approximately 18% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Eastern Oregon University is pretty good: 13:1. Read more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is high - around $21,600 a year. The additional fees at Eastern Oregon University not covered by tuition are roughly $2,000; this comes to a total of $23,600 annually.

Read the details about Eastern Oregon University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
99%
Easy
According to government data, 1,015 applications were submitted and 1,000 were accepted, so it is very easy to enroll at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Eastern Oregon University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,300
Medium
Eastern Oregon University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Eastern Oregon University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Eastern Oregon University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 500 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- around $6,300 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Eastern Oregon University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Eastern Oregon University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Eastern Oregon University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Eastern Oregon University
One University Blvd
La Grande, Oregon
97850, USA
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