East-West University

Private nonprofit four-year college in Chicago, IL that costs an average of $18,499 a year after financial aid and graduates 18% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$18,499
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
18%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$34,926

Private nonprofitLarge city468 undergraduates

Cost of East-West University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$32,053
Tuition and fees, in-state$25,395
Books and supplies$900
Average net price after aid$18,499

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$15,628
$30,001–48,000$24,678
$48,001–75,000$28,221
$75,001–110,000$24,979

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with East-West University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate18%
First-year retention37%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$30,310
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$34,926
Rank in Illinois (earnings)65th of 65 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$25,000
Typical monthly loan payment$284 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants61%
Students with federal loans61%

Majors and programs at East-West University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Behavioral Sciences16——
Biology11——
Business Administration, Management and Operations23——
Computer and Information Sciences17——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians9——
English Language and Literature6——
Mathematics———

Associate's degree programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Behavioral Sciences———
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services6——
Computer and Information Sciences———
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians1——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities7——

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Monmouth CollegeMonmouth$17,61291%$54,098
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Saint Francis Medical Center College of NursingPeoria——$80,384
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About East-West University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year college
LocationChicago, IL
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates468
Student-to-faculty ratio20 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websiteeastwest.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does East-West University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $32,053 a year (tuition and fees: $25,395). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $18,499 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $15,628.

How much do East-West University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $34,926 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 65th of 65 similar colleges in Illinois.

What is East-West University's graduation rate?

18% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 37% of first-year students return for a second year.