Eastern Oregon University
About
Known as Oregon’s designated "rural university," Eastern Oregon University (EOU) in La Grande offers a personal, high-value education nestled in the scenic Grande Ronde Valley. The institution is highly regarded for its premier College of Education, which builds on EOU’s historic roots in teacher preparation, as well as robust programs in Business Administration and a unique Agricultural Sciences partnership with Oregon State University. On campus, students experience a welcoming, tight-knit community with a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio, paired with an active outdoor culture centered around nearby skiing, hiking, and river rafting. Distinguishing itself further, EOU offers its affordable, resident tuition rates to all domestic students regardless of their home state, making it an exceptionally accessible option for your college journey.
Wikipedia: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.
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Eastern Oregon 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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