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Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington

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Eastern Washington University (EWU) is a driving force for the culture, economy, workforce and vitality of Washington state. The main campus is in Cheney, just a short drive to downtown Spokane, the state’s second largest city.

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EWU offers the best educational value in Washington. It is a diverse, friendly and student-centered university where a low student-to-faculty ratio creates a nurturing learning environment and fosters unique research opportunities.

The regional university offers more than 150 areas of study, including 60 graduate programs and two applied doctorates. Eastern is preparing the next generation of students for the workforce by expanding its cybersecurity program and creating a four-year nursing program — programs offered in Spokane’s University District, including the cutting edge Catalyst building.

With 120,000 alumni worldwide, Eastern graduates think critically and make meaningful contributions to their communities.

Get to know Eastern Washington University

7,635
Degree-Seeking Undergraduates
Enrolled female students
57%
 
Enrolled male students
43%
 
Gender Ratio
Full-time students
89%
 
Part-time students
11%
 
Full-time to Part-time Ratio
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Retention rate
Full-time faculty
73%
 
Adjuncts
27%
 
Faculty Ratio
20:1
Student/teacher ratio
$7,104
In-state tuition cost
$25,464
Out-of-state tuition cost
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6-year graduation rate
9/1
Application deadline
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Acceptance rate
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Out-of-state students
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Full-time faculty w/ terminal degree

Benefits

Student Activities

Student Activities

  • Campus Ministries
  • Choral groups
  • Concert band
  • Dance
  • Drama/theatre
  • International Student Organization
  • Jazz band
  • Literary magazine
  • Marching band
  • Model UN
  • Music ensembles
  • Musical theatre
  • Pep band
  • Student government
  • Student newspaper
  • Student-run film society
  • Symphony orchestra
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High-Impact Practices

High-Impact Practices

  • First-Year Seminars and Experiences
  • Common Intellectual Experiences
  • Collaborative Assignments and Projects
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Diversity/Global Learning
  • Service-Learning, Community-Based Learning
  • Internships/Coops/Practicums
  • Capstone Courses and Projects/Senior Experience
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Campus Resources

Campus Resources

  • Career Services
  • Writing Center
  • Academic Advisors
  • Library Services
  • Faculty Mentors
  • Disability Services
  • Multicultural Engagement Center
  • Health Services
  • Academic Tutors
  • Financial Aid Advisors
  • Student Success Initiative
  • Veteran Services
  • Peer Mentors
  • Counseling
  • Gender & Sexuality Center
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Contact Eastern Washington University

Contact Admissions

www.ewu.edu/apply
(509) 359-2397
admissions@ewu.edu

 

Campus Location

526 5th Street
Cheney, WA 99004
(509) 359-6200

Visit EWU Online

www.ewu.edu