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Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA·Public·6,517 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 6,517 students.

92%
Accept
6,517
Students
$13,091
Net Price
47%
Grad Rate
$46,700
Earnings
10 yr
$14,053
Debt

About This School

Eastern Washington University is a public institution located in Cheney, Washington with approximately 6,517 undergraduate students enrolled. Eastern Washington University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,091 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $46,700 within 10 years of enrollment.

Eastern Washington University (EWU) is a public university in Cheney, Washington, United States. It shares Riverpoint Campus, its satellite campus in Spokane, Washington, with Washington State University.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $13,091/year net price and $14,053 median debt at graduation, EWU is genuinely affordable, and its Spokane satellite campus adds real-world access to a growing regional job market. However, the 47% graduation rate and 67% freshman retention rate are honest red flags — fewer than half of students who start here finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious and have a clear plan to stay on track, but students who need strong academic support structures may want to weigh other options carefully.

Founded
1882
Setting
Fringe town

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing16%
Psychology11%
Education10%
Biological Sciences10%
Health Professions9%
Social Sciences7%
Computer Science6%
Visual & Performing Arts4%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Todd McFarlaneRodney StuckeyThomas HampsonDerrick JensenJill BakkenEdward KienholzCooper KuppTom SnevaLauni Meili

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$8,353
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,892
Avg Net Price
$13,091
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants35%
Median debt at graduation$14,053

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
47%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
67%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$46,700
after enrollment
Median Debt
$14,053
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$14,053
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$37,700
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$46,700
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.3x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White60%
Black4%
Hispanic/Latino19%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (6,517 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Eastern Washington University

526 5th Street

Cheney, WA 99004-2496

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Sources & Methodology

Data

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.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • 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.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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