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East-West University

Chicago, Illinois 60605

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Known for business — close-knit campus

East-West University is a private institution in Chicago with particular strength in business and computer science.

A small campus of 528 undergraduates with a 29:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

23% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $29,963 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,055.

Established
1996
Motto
Excellence in Education
Type
Private research university

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
528Students
29:1Student:Faculty
23%Grad Rate
$29,963Earnings 10yr
$21,055Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

East-West University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$26,100
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$30,062
Average Net Price$21,055
Median Debt at Graduation$26,986
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,975
$30–48K$25,766
$48–75K$27,556
$75–110K$27,304

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,055

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

14.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$7,334

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (15)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
528
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
54%
Pell Grant Recipients
80%

Race & Ethnicity

White 2%
Black 35%
Hispanic 32%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 26%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate22.9%
Freshman Retention36.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$21,236
8 Years$25,740
10 Years$29,963

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$27,200
Men
$32,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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