Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney, Washington, approximately 16 miles southwest of Spokane. The public university's 300-acre campus features red brick buildings and sits on a plateau overlooking the Spokane Valley and the Channeled Scablands. Founded in 1882 as a teacher's academy, EWU has evolved into a comprehensive regional university, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in education, business, health sciences, and social work. The campus includes multiple residence halls and apartment complexes that house students, with the majority of first-year students living on campus. Eastern Washington competes in NCAA Division I athletics as the Eagles, with its football program playing home games on a distinctive red artificial turf field, one of few such installations in college athletics.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
EWU is rated within the lower 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Eastern Washington University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#858 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#327 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
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 880/1090 |
| ACT | 16/23 |
| GPA | 3.29 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $60 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Washington Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $1,035 |
| Room and Board | $13,739 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,867 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,545 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $800 |
| Other Fees | $1,035 |
| Room and Board | $13,739 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,867 |
| Total One Year Cost | $44,935 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2024