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Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA · Town · 6,222 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
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Location
Cheney, WA, 99004-2496 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
221 mi away
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Cost
In-state COA
$24,478
Out-of-state COA
$41,851
Avg net price
$13,886
Room & board
$15,574
In-state tuition
$8,586
Out-of-state tuition
$25,959
Books & supplies
$798/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,547
$30–48k
$10,204
$48–75k
$12,292
$75–110k
$17,596
$110k+
$22,279
Admissions
Admit rate
91%
Test policy
Not required

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Essay Requirements

Eastern Washington University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
45%
1st-yr retention
67%
Transfer-out rate
13%
Consumer completion
58%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
52%
Transferred
28%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
19%
Median earnings (6yr)
$46,469
Median earnings (10yr)
$57,897
Median debt
$19,500
Monthly loan payment
$207
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,336$25,163
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,500
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$38,218
Independent students
28%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
9%
Race & ethnicity
White
60%
Hispanic
20%
Black
5%
Asian
3%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$46,469
10 years after entry
$57,897
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas127
Psychology, General108
Biology, General100
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences93
Business Administration, Management and Operations81
Computer and Information Sciences, General77
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology69
Communication and Media Studies65
Accounting and Related Services65
Finance and Financial Management Services61
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General60
Criminology54
Marketing51
Computer Software and Media Applications50
Social Work50
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions46
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Institutional
Endowment
$48M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
63%
Avg faculty salary
$10,643/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,582
Federal loan rate
35%

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