Eastern Washington University Data & Information Overview
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- Retention and Graduation Rates
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- Cost
- Student Debt
- Average Earnings
- Location
- Majors
- Online Learning
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How Well Is Eastern Washington University Ranked?
2021 Rankings
College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities in its annual rankings and ranks them in a variety of ways, including most diverse, best overall quality, best for non-traditional students, and much more.
Eastern Washington University was awarded 38 badges in the 2021 rankings. The highest ranked major at the school is education.
Overall Quality
College Factual ranked EWU as #967 out of 1,715 colleges and universities in the country on its 2021 Best Colleges list.
EWU is also ranked #19 out of 23 schools in Washington.
See all of the rankings for Eastern Washington University.
Is It Hard to Get Into EWU?
Acceptance Rate
With an acceptance rate of 96%, Eastern Washington University is easier to get into than many other schools. But that doesn't mean you can slack off on your application. Make sure to treat this school like any other when submitting requested materials and documents.
Average Test Scores
About 77% of students accepted to EWU submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 440 and 530. Math scores were between 430 and 560.
Learn more about Eastern Washington University admissions.
Eastern Washington University Faculty
Student to Faculty Ratio
At Eastern Washington University, the student to faculty ratio is 22 to 1. Compared to the national average of 15 to 1, this is somewhat high. This could mean that class sizes may be larger than they are at other colleges or universities or that professors may be required to teach more classes.
Percent of Full-Time Faculty
Another measure that is often used to estimate how much access students will have to their professors is how many faculty members are full-time. The idea here is that part-time faculty tend to spend less time on campus, so they may not be as available to students as full-timers.
The full-time faculty percentage at Eastern Washington University is 73%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
Retention and Graduation Rates at Eastern Washington University
Freshmen Retention Rate
Eastern Washington University has a freshmen retention rate of 76%. That's a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It's also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
Graduation Rate
When we say that a student has graduated on time, we mean that they have finished their bachelor's degree within four years. The on-time graduation rate at EWU is 20%. That's lower than the national rate of 33.3%
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at Eastern Washington University.
Good Overall Diversity at EWU
During the 2017-2018 academic year, there were 11,473 undergraduates at EWU with 10,060 being full-time and 1,413 being part-time.
EWU Diversity Score
When calculating the overall diversity score for a school, College Factual does not just look at the percentage of women and minorities. Instead, it looks to see how good of a mixture a school has with regard to gender, ethnicity, age, and location of origin.
The overall diversity score for EWU is 76.49 out of 100, meaning that is is more diverse than most schools in the country.
How Much Does Eastern Washington University Cost?
The overall average net price of EWU is $12,150. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.Net Price by Income Group for EWU
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7,368 | $8,488 | $12,987 | $17,472 | $18,325 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.Note that the net price is typically less than the published for a school. For more information on the sticker price of EWU, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
Student Loan Debt
Almost 66% of college students who graduated with the class of 2018 took out student loans, but that percentage varies from school to school. At EWU, approximately 57% of students took out student loans averaging $6,138 a year. That adds up to $24,552 over four years for those students.
The student loan default rate at EWU is 5.1%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you'll be able to pay back your student loans.
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How Much Money Do EWU Graduates Make?
The pay for some majors is higher than others, but on average, students who graduate with a bachelor's degree from EWU make about $43,100 a year during their first few years of employment after graduation. This is right on par with the average college graduate's salary of $39,802 per year. Also, graduates in your major field may make more.
See which majors at Eastern Washington University make the most money.
Location of Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University is a public institution located in Cheney, Washington. The location of EWU is a good match for students who are interested in living in a college town while they pursue their degree.Get more details about the location of Eastern Washington University.
Contact details for EWU are given below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 526 5Th Street, Cheney, WA 99004-2496 |
| Phone: | 509-359-6200 |
| Website: | www.ewu.edu |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/ewueagles |
Eastern Washington University Majors
During the most recent year for which we have data, students from 73 majors graduated from Eastern Washington University. Of these students, 2,439 received undergraduate degrees and 402 graduated with a master's or doctor's degree. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.| Most Popular Majors | Bachelor’s Degrees | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 184 | $38,100 |
| General Biology | 141 | $29,600 |
| General Psychology | 132 | $29,100 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 109 | $31,500 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 105 | $23,400 |
| Communication & Media Studies | 100 | $30,800 |
| Accounting | 92 | $42,000 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 86 | $38,700 |
| Computer Information Systems | 85 | $54,200 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 81 | $39,800 |
Online Learning at EWU
Online learning options are becoming more and more popular at American colleges and universities. Online classes are great for students who have busy schedules or for those who just want to study on their own time.
In 2017-2018, 3,490 students took at least one online class at Eastern Washington University. This is an increase from the 2,999 students who took online classes the previous year.
| Year | Took at Least One Online Class | Took All Classes Online |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | 3,490 | 583 |
| 2016-2017 | 2,999 | 533 |
| 2015-2016 | 2,432 | 440 |
| 2014-2015 | 2,058 | 371 |
| 2013-2014 | 1,864 | 397 |
Learn more about online learning at Eastern Washington University.
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Related Schools
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- Arkansas State University - Main Campus
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References
- National Center for Education Statistics
- College Scorecard
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
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