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Eastern Washington University

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Overview

Eastern Washington University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Cheney, Washington, United States. Founded in 1882, Eastern Washington University (EWU) is a coeducational institution and is officially accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. EWU provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees across several fields of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 144-year-old US higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. Its acceptance rate is 90-99%. This makes it a least selective. International applicants are eligible to apply. EWU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

Eastern Washington University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Eastern Washington University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Eastern Washington University' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Eastern Washington University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) n.a.
Acronym EWU
Founded 1882
Motto Start Something Big
Colours Red and white
Mascot Swoop

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Location

Address 526 5Th Street
Cheney
99004-2496 Washington
United States
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Eastern Washington University Phone Number (509) 359 6200
Eastern Washington University Fax Number (509) 359 6927
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Eastern Washington University is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1919


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Eastern Washington University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • American Association for Leisure and Recreation, Council on Accreditation
  • Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education of the American Occupational Therapy Association
  • American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions
  • Council on Social Work Education, Board of Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • National Association of School Psychologists
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
  • Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, Commission on Peer Review and Accreditation
  • Planning Accreditation Board


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Eastern Washington University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Eastern Washington University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Eastern Washington University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Eastern Washington University's academic range and degree level offering.



Eastern Washington University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes
Eng Yes

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Programs and Courses

Eastern Washington University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Eastern Washington University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Eastern Washington University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Eastern Washington University.



Eastern Washington University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)
International
students		 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro) 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Eastern Washington University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Eastern Washington University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Eastern Washington University Admission Info


Eastern Washington University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Eastern Washington University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Eastern Washington University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Eastern Washington University has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Eastern Washington University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Eastern Washington University's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


Eastern Washington University's Admission Office Admission Office

101 Sutton Hall
Cheney 99004-2447
(509) 359 2397


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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Eastern Washington University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Eastern Washington University Size and Profile


Eastern Washington University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Eastern Washington University has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


Eastern Washington University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Eastern Washington University's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.


Eastern Washington University's Control Type Control Type

Eastern Washington University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


Eastern Washington University's Entity Type Entity Type

Eastern Washington University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


Eastern Washington University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Eastern Washington University's main campus is located in a suburban setting, meaning it is situated in a residential area near a city.


Eastern Washington University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Eastern Washington University adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.


Eastern Washington University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Eastern Washington University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Eastern Washington University Facilities


Eastern Washington University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Eastern Washington University's Library
Eastern Washington University's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 578,291 physical volumes, 103,213 physical media, 3,325 digital/electronic media and 237 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 30 full-time employees, including 12 librarians. Eastern Washington University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


Eastern Washington University's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, Eastern Washington University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,788 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


Eastern Washington University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Eastern Washington University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

Eastern Washington University Services


Eastern Washington University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Eastern Washington University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Eastern Washington University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


Eastern Washington University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Eastern Washington University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

Eastern Washington University Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Eastern Washington University consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

Eastern Washington University
  • College of Arts and Letters
  • College of Business and Public Administration
  • College of Education and Human Development
  • College of Science, Health and Engineering
  • College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • School of Social Work and Human Services

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Memberships and Affiliations

Eastern Washington University Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Eastern Washington University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eastern Washington University public or private?

Eastern Washington University is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is Eastern Washington University profit or non-profit?

Eastern Washington University is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Eastern Washington University in terms of enrollment?

Eastern Washington University has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of Eastern Washington University in terms of academic staff?

Eastern Washington University's academic staff ranges from 500 to 599 members.

Is Eastern Washington University a coeducational institution?

Eastern Washington University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Eastern Washington University use?

Eastern Washington University adopts a quarters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into four distinct terms, or quarters, each typically lasting about 10 to 12 weeks, separated by three short breaks and one longer break.

What religion is Eastern Washington University affiliated with?

None.

Does Eastern Washington University admit international students?

Yes.

What is Eastern Washington University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Eastern Washington University's acceptance rate ranges from 90 to 99%, making it a least selective higher education institution. This university has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend Eastern Washington University EWU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 7,500-9,999 US$ (6,830-9,110 Euro). International students: 25,000-29,999 US$ (22,780-27,340 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Eastern Washington University EWU located?

Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney, Washington, United States. Address: 526 5Th Street.

Is Eastern Washington University EWU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Eastern Washington University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (since 1919).

Does Eastern Washington University offer financial aid?

Yes

Does Eastern Washington University offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does Eastern Washington University have a university library?

Yes Eastern Washington University's library has 1 branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 578,291 physical volumes, 103,213 physical media, 3,325 digital/electronic media and 237 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 30 full-time employees, including 12 librarians. Eastern Washington University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Does Eastern Washington University provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes In particular, Eastern Washington University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,788 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Does Eastern Washington University have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does Eastern Washington University offer academic counseling?

Yes

Does Eastern Washington University offer career services?

Yes

Does Eastern Washington University offer distance learning?

Yes In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Does Eastern Washington University have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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