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Eastern Oregon University

EOU

La Grande, Oregon 97850

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Known for business — excellent value

Eastern Oregon University is a public town institution in La Grande, Oregon. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A mid-sized campus of 2.2K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

37% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,112 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,987.

Established
1929
Mascot
Monty the Mountaineer
Type
Public university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

15 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
99%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,201Students
14:1Student:Faculty
37%Grad Rate
$50,112Earnings 10yr
$15,987Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Eastern Oregon University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.8%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

98.8%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,671
Tuition (out-of-state)$24,621
Room & Board$11,658
Books & Supplies$1,275
Total Cost of Attendance$24,602
Average Net Price$15,987
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,069
$30–48K$12,341
$48–75K$15,217
$75–110K$20,701
$110K+$21,428

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,987

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (47)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,201
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 69%
Black 2%
Hispanic 14%
Asian 1%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate36.6%
Freshman Retention66.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,034
8 Years$45,983
10 Years$50,112

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,100
Men
$50,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

110Above Average

Estimated from OR state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Portlandpop. 650K
223 mi(387 min)
Seattlepop. 740K
256 mi(444 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
444 mi(770 min)

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