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College townGreek life
Known for business — excellent value
Eastern Washington University is a public institution in Cheney with particular strength in business and psychology.
A mid-sized campus of 6.5K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,897 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,091.
Established
1882
Mascot
Swoop
Type
Public university
Conference
Big Sky Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's Division I as the Eastern Washington Eagles
Division
Division I
92%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
6,517Students
20:1Student:Faculty
47%Grad Rate
$57,897Earnings 10yr
$13,091Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Eastern Washington University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate91.8%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$8,353
Tuition (out-of-state)$25,892
Room & Board$14,880
Books & Supplies$798
Total Cost of Attendance$22,772
Average Net Price$13,091
Median Debt at Graduation$19,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$207
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$8,578
$30–48K$8,788
$48–75K$12,004
$75–110K$18,464
$110K+$20,564
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$13,091
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,053
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
43
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (135)
Student Body
Undergrads
6,517
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
35%
Race & Ethnicity
White 60%
Black 4%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 2%
Two+ 7%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate47.2%
Freshman Retention67.1%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$46,469
8 Years$52,481
10 Years$57,897
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$41,600
Men
$54,000
Rankings
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Varsity Sports
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
115High
Estimated from WA state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Seattlepop. 740K
222 mi(385 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
278 mi(482 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
544 mi(943 min)