Eastern Washington University
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 6,222 students.
About This School
Eastern Washington University is a public institution located in Cheney, Washington with approximately 6,222 undergraduate students enrolled. Eastern Washington University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,886 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.
Admissions
SAT Scores
ACT Scores
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: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Eastern Washington University graduates earn most above the national rate in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas ($57,915 vs $51,389 nationally), and most below it in Finance and Financial Management Services ($66,710 vs $83,343).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 127 | $57,915 | $51,389 | +$6,526 |
| Psychology, General | 108 | $50,125 | $50,706 | −$581 |
| Biology, General | 100 | $56,083 | $57,214 | −$1,131 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 93 | $60,556 | $62,172 | −$1,616 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 81 | $65,503 | $68,257 | −$2,754 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 77 | $95,817 | $92,374 | +$3,443 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 65 | $50,969 | $56,359 | −$5,390 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 65 | $75,927 | $76,194 | −$267 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 61 | $66,710 | $83,343 | −$16,633 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 60 | $56,507 | $50,532 | +$5,975 |
| Criminology | 54 | $55,621 | $55,556 | +$65 |
| Marketing | 51 | $64,677 | $69,303 | −$4,626 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
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 (6,222 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Washington University?
Eastern Washington University has an acceptance rate of 91%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Eastern Washington University hard to get into?
Not especially. Eastern Washington University has an acceptance rate of 91%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Eastern Washington University cost?
The average net price at Eastern Washington University is about $13,886 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Washington University?
Eastern Washington University has a graduation rate of 43%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
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.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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