Eastern Oregon University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,172 students.
About This School
Eastern Oregon University is a public institution located in La Grande, Oregon with approximately 2,172 undergraduate students enrolled. Eastern Oregon University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 98%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,148 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $44,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is a public university in La Grande, Oregon. It was formerly part of the since dissolved Oregon University System. EOU was founded in 1929 as a teacher’s college. The university offers bachelor's and master's degrees. The school's athletic teams, the Mountaineers, are members of the Cascade and Frontier conferences of the NAIA.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $15,987/year net cost and a low median debt of $13,500, EOU is genuinely affordable, but a 37% graduation rate means most students who start here don't finish — a serious red flag worth understanding before enrolling. Worth considering if you're a self-directed student seeking a low-cost, open-access option in rural Oregon, particularly for online or education-focused programs, but the 67% freshman retention rate suggests many students find it isn't the right fit once they arrive.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 15% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,172 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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