Eastern Washington University (EWU)
Public four-year university in Cheney, WA that costs an average of $13,647 a year after financial aid, admits 91% of applicants and graduates 43% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$13,647
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
43%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$62,463
PublicTown (fringe)6,222 undergraduates
Cost of EWU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $24,879 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $8,886 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $26,073 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $16,116 |
| Books and supplies | $798 |
| Average net price after aid | $13,647 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $9,938 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,573 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,390 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,300 |
| $110,001+ | $22,506 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with EWU's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 91% |
|---|---|
| Test scores | Neither required nor recommended |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 43% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 67% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $50,486 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $62,463 |
| Rank in Washington (earnings) | 19th of 27 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $18,000 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $205 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 41% |
| Students with federal loans | 35% |
Majors and programs at EWU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (77)
Certificate programs (23)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 2 | — | — |
| Archeology | 3 | — | — |
| Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology | 4 | — | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | 15 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 16 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 24 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 2 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 33 | — | — |
| Environmental Geosciences | 3 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 4 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 25 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 12 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 6 | — | — |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 10 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 5 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | — | — |
| Social Work | 2 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | — | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 28 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (40)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 688 | $78,450 | $25,399 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 58 | $73,834 | $59,319 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 116 | $70,875 | $54,810 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 171 | $68,720 | $20,787 |
| Education | 556 | $68,272 | $23,267 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 47 | $67,437 | $41,000 |
| Public Administration | 13 | $66,231 | — |
| Behavioral Sciences | 25 | $64,700 | $41,000 |
| Social Work | 223 | $64,689 | $36,000 |
| Public Health | 215 | $64,463 | $27,944 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 12 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 4 | — | — |
| Biology | 27 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 9 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 5 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | — | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | — | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 9 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health-Related Knowledge and Skills | — | — | — |
| History | 124 | — | $25,425 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 24 | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 20 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Music | 34 | — | — |
| Psychology | 2 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 43 | — | $38,516 |
| Social Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 6 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 28 | — | $18,746 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | $77,607 | $61,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 1 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 76 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (27)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 267 | $102,228 | $20,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 14 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 2 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | — | — | — |
| Climate Science | 1 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 6 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 1 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 1 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | — | — |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
| Economics | — | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | — | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | 29 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 5 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 23 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 8 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 5 | — | — |
| Public Administration | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 27 | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 23 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 37 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 5 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 19 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 8 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Washington
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Washington University | Ellensburg | $21,201 | 91% | $65,578 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | Bothell | $13,802 | 91% | $83,105 |
| Western Washington University | Bellingham | $19,963 | 93% | $64,305 |
| University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | Tacoma | $11,900 | 83% | $83,105 |
| The Evergreen State College | Olympia | $25,154 | 96% | $48,982 |
| Washington State University | Pullman | $13,462 | 87% | $72,280 |
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | Seattle | $13,663 | 39% | $83,105 |
About EWU
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Cheney, WA |
| Setting | Town (fringe) |
| Undergraduates | 6,222 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities |
| Website | ewu.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is EWU's acceptance rate?
Eastern Washington University admits 91% of applicants.
How much does EWU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $24,879 a year (tuition and fees: $8,886 in-state, $26,073 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $13,647 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,938.
How much do EWU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $62,463 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 19th of 27 similar colleges in Washington. The best-paid bachelor's program is dental support services and allied professions ($79,623 a year after graduation).
What is EWU's graduation rate?
43% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 67% of first-year students return for a second year.