Eastern Washington University Review

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Eastern Washington University is a medium, four-year, primarily nonresidential, public school with 10,810 students enrolled. This postsecondary institution was established in 1882 and is the only college located in Cheney, Washington.

Academic Offerings

At Eastern Washington University you can earn your bachelor's degree, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Eastern Washington University implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and offers 104 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Management, Social Work, Psychology, and Business. Read the details about all majors offered at this college.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Eastern Washington University is fair at 72% (close to Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Eastern Washington University is low - 48%.

Student to full-time faculty ratio at Eastern Washington University is reasonably decent -- 26:1. Read more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty Info report.

Tuition and Loans

If you are planning to file your FAFSA application for Federal Student Aid, the school code for Eastern Washington University is 003775. Please verify this code before using it with your FAFSA application.

Federal Student Aid is an office of the US Department of Education, which provides money for college to eligible students and families. To meet minimum eligibility requirements you will need to have a valid Social Security number and high school diploma or GED certificate.

It is reasonably easy to receive a loan at Eastern Washington University, as 48% of the school's students receive loans, while the average loan amount is about $6,400.

Average tuition pricing is slightly high, $13,400 a year. The additional fees at Eastern Washington University not covered by tuition are around $600; this makes it a total of $14,000 per year.

Admissions Information

The college accepts your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.

As reported in recent government data, 3,624 applications were submitted and 2,890 were accepted (80%); so it is easy to enroll at this school.

The undergraduate application fee at Eastern Washington University is $50.00. The application fee cannot be applied toward tuition or required fees; additionally, this application fee is not refundable if the student is not admitted to this school.

The graduate application fee is $50.00.

If you want to receive more detailed information about studying at Eastern Washington University, call the school's general information office at (509) 359-6200 or check Eastern Washington University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Eastern Washington University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Eastern Washington University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and to find a full-time job upon graduation.

Eastern Washington University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,400 students, which provides a reasonable on-campus housing opportunity.

Army ROTC programs are available at Eastern Washington University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Crime and Safety

Based on the college crime data, Eastern Washington University appears to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime Report for this college.

Learn about other colleges around Cheney. Other cities to get an education from near Eastern Washington University are Spokane, Spokane Valley, Coeur D Alene, Pullman, and Moscow.

Eastern Washington University Videos

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Eastern Washington University Location and Maps

Post Address: Eastern Washington University, 526 5th Street, Cheney, Washington 99004-2496, USA
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