EOU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 98.31%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,184
- Out-of-State Tuition: $24,729
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at EOU:
- Total Enrollment: 2,894, including 1,567 online students
- 2,502 Undergraduate, 392 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 38.7% men, 61.3% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 43%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 27%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 71%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 72 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 43 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 13 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
EOU Overview
Eastern Oregon University (EOU) is a four-year, public school located in La Grande, OR. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The EOU's tuition & fees is $11,184 for Oregon residents and $24,729 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 63% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,585.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,894 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
EOU's acceptance rate is 98.31% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.10%.
EOU ranked 6th in Oregon Colleges rankings. Eastern Oregon University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Eastern Oregon University is $11,184 for in-state students and $24,729 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $19,332 for in-state students and $19,332 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,680 for Oregon residents and $25,083 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $19,933 for Oregon residents and $19,933 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,184 | $24,729 |
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| Graduate | $19,332 | $19,332 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,680 | $25,083 |
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| Graduate | $19,933 | $19,933 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Eastern Oregon University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at EOU
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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