Overview

Eastern Washington University is a University institution located in Cheney, WA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 304 Sutton Hall
Cheney, WA  99004-2447
United States

Contact No specific designee for incoming freshmen - all admissions agents can assist
Phone: 509-359-2387
Fax: 509-359-2397

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Majors & Degrees

Architecture And Related Services	Associate	Bachelors
Architecture
City/urban, Community, And Regional Planning
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Women's Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Statistics
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Business/managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Graphic Communications, General
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Adult And Continuing Education And Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Curriculum And Instruction
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Education/teaching Of Individuals In Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Educational Leadership And Administration, General
Educational/instructional Technology
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Social And Philosophical Foundations Of Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Engineering/engineering-related Technologies/technicians, Other
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Development
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, Other
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Community Health Services/liaison/counseling
Dental Hygiene/hygienist
Health Information/medical Records Administration/administrator
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/health Care Administration/management
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Public Health Education And Promotion
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist
Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling
Therapeutic Recreation/recreational Therapy
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics And Statistics
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Natural Resources And Conservation, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Applied And Professional Ethics
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Counseling Psychology
Developmental And Child Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other
Social Work
Social Work, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Criminology
Economics, General
Geography
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,082

Applied

4,492

Accepted

7,577

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,088

Females Applied

2,737

Females Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,988

Males Applied

1,750

Males Accepted

88%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

60

Application Fee

3.25

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Transcript of high school record One recommendation
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	September 10th	September 15th
Out of state Fall freshmen	September 10th	January 1st
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	September 10th	September 15th	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

8,346

In-state

23,577

Out-of-state

8,346

In-district

Fees

1,800

Full-time student fees

14,880

Room & board

8,854

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

11,171

Avg. Financial Aid Package

11,230

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,288

Avg. Loan Aid

2,639

Avg. Grant Aid

8,844

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

74.2%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

95%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

7,577

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

5%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	19.77%
Black or African American	3.28%
White or Caucasian	58.66%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.23%
Asian	2.16%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.75%
Two or more races	6.73%
Other	6.61%

Gender

Male (44.37%)

Female (55.54%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	2%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
STEM Advice & Support (STEMAS), Biological Student Organization (BSO), Women in Science at EWU (WiSE), Honors Club and Student American Dental HygienistsÔÇÖ Association (SADHA)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Operation ID (engraving); Online bicycle registration; Self-defense classes; Vehicle safety checks; Code Blue stations

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery			No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No		No
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football		Division 1
Golf	No		No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer	No		No
Softball		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball	No		No
Water Polo	No		No
Weight Lifting	No		No
Wrestling	No		No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery			No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rock Climbing	No		No
Rugby	No		No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball			No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee	No		No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo	No	No	No
Weight Lifting	No		No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

614

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 408

Part-time - 206

Male - 273

Female - 341