Eastern Washington University: Review & Facts

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Eastern Washington University is a large four-year, public school with 10,910 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1882 and is the only institution located in Cheney, Washington.

Academic Offerings

At Eastern Washington University you can get your bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
113
Eastern Washington University implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 113 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Business, Psychology, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

Eastern Washington University student retention rate is relatively low at 67% (close to Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
67%
Fair
The graduation rate at Eastern Washington University is below average - 54%.

Student to faculty ratio at Eastern Washington University is reasonably decent - 19:1. Find out more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are very high, about $25,500 annually. The additional fees at Eastern Washington University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,100, which comes to $26,600 a year.

Read the details about Eastern Washington 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
96%
Easy
According to government data, 4,666 applications were submitted and 4,485 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Eastern Washington University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$8,100
High
Eastern Washington University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Eastern Washington 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
F
Unsafe
Eastern Washington University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,800 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is a bit high -- about $8,100 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Eastern Washington 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 data, Eastern Washington University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Eastern Washington University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Eastern Washington University
526 5th Street
Cheney, Washington
99004-2496, USA
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