EWU Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 90.75%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,586
- Out-of-State Tuition: $26,583
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at EWU:
- Total Enrollment: 10,492, including 3,572 online students
- 6,952 Undergraduate, 3,540 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 40.2% men, 59.8% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 43%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 67%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 203 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 6 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 47 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
EWU Overview
Eastern Washington University (EWU) is a four-year, public school located in Cheney, WA. Eastern Washington University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The EWU's tuition & fees is $8,586 for Washington residents and $26,583 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 66% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,610.
The school has a total enrollment of 10,492 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
EWU's acceptance rate is 90.75% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.72%.
EWU ranked 11st in Washington Colleges rankings. Eastern Washington 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 Washington University is $8,586 for in-state students and $26,583 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $14,106 for in-state students and $29,892 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $8,825 for Washington residents and $27,292 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,464 for Washington residents and $30,703 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,586 | $26,583 |
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| Graduate | $14,106 | $29,892 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,825 | $27,292 |
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| Graduate | $14,464 | $30,703 |
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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 Washington 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 EWU
| 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 | Yes |
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