EWU Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Eastern Washington University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is EWU to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Eastern Washington University (EWU)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. EWU's acceptance rate is 90.75% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 6,581 students applied and 5,972 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into EWU.

To apply to EWU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

EWU's acceptance rate places 15th out of 22 Washington colleges with competitive admission.
EWU's yield rate is 22.72%, which is moderately lower by 6.71 percentage points (approximately 22.8% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to EWU at Washington colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, EWU's acceptance rate is 90.75% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.72%. 2,558 men and 4,020 women applied to EWU and 2,305 men and 3,664 women students were accepted.

Among them, 558 men and 798 women were enrolled in EWU. You can explore the EWU's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at EWU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,581	2,558	4,020	0	0
Admitted	5,972	2,305	3,664	0	0
Enrolled	1,357	558	798	0	0
Acceptance Rate	90.75%	90.11%	91.14%	-	-
Yield	22.72%	24.21%	21.78%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Eastern Washington University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,357 first-year students enrolled in EWU. The proportion of full-time students is 94.40% and part-time students is 5.60%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 41.12% and women students is 58.81%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at EWU.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at EWU
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,357	558	798
Full-time	1,281	528	752
Part-time	76	30	46

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at EWU. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Eastern Washington University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

EWU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to EWU:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.ewu.edu/apply/
Online Application: www.ewu.edu/apply
Calendar System: Quarter
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the EWU?

EWU is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 90.75%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to EWU?

EWU does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does EWU require essays or personal statements?

EWU does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for EWU admission?

EWU does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

EWU does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, EWU requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, EWU requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for EWU?

The institutional SAT code for EWU is 4301 and 4-digit ACT code is 4454.