Eastern Oregon University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3189 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #888 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #820 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #444 of 2,632 | For Forestry |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 2,515
- Graduates
- 283
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.eou.edu
Eastern Oregon University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Eastern Oregon University has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the 24% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 98% | 99% |
| Applicants | 1,446 | 568 | 849 |
| Admissions | 1,428 | 557 | 842 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 256 | 132 | 121 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 11 | 4 | 6 |
445 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,472 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1916 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 433 (16%) |
| Two or more races | 144 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 106 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 59 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 52 (2%) |
| Asian | 26 (0.9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 20 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $7,251
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,640 | $18,749 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,640 | $18,749 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,590 | $18,749 |
| Fee in-district | $2,031 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,031 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,031 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 407 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,590 |
| Room charge | $6,530 |
| Meal charge | $5,060 |
Eastern Oregon University majors
Eastern Oregon University has granted 578 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs and 127 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Eastern Oregon University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 102 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 73 | |
| Psychology, General | 49 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 48 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 46 | |
| Accounting | 36 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | 21 |
| Fire Services Administration | 35 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 9 | 25 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 26 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 25 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 22 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 21 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | |
| Education, Other | 18 | |
| History, General | 18 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 17 | |
| Creative Writing | 11 | |
| Chemistry, Other | 10 | |
| Economics, General | 6 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Political Economy | 3 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | |
| Public Administration | 2 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Information Technology Project Management | 1 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 578 | 127 |
Eastern Oregon University has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 21% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 36% | 37% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Eastern Oregon University has published 1,261 scientific papers with 28,736 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geography and Cartography, Botany, Agricultural Science, Medicine, Forestry, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 11 | 56 |
| 1993 | 16 | 56 |
| 1994 | 12 | 62 |
| 1995 | 7 | 76 |
| 1996 | 13 | 84 |
| 1997 | 12 | 81 |
| 1998 | 16 | 101 |
| 1999 | 10 | 92 |
| 2000 | 9 | 120 |
| 2001 | 17 | 153 |
| 2002 | 19 | 139 |
| 2003 | 27 | 211 |
| 2004 | 27 | 275 |
| 2005 | 35 | 318 |
| 2006 | 40 | 358 |
| 2007 | 30 | 407 |
| 2008 | 34 | 571 |
| 2009 | 28 | 628 |
| 2010 | 32 | 720 |
| 2011 | 33 | 842 |
| 2012 | 42 | 981 |
| 2013 | 53 | 1177 |
| 2014 | 48 | 1307 |
| 2015 | 45 | 1225 |
| 2016 | 68 | 1495 |
| 2017 | 53 | 1395 |
| 2018 | 43 | 1643 |
| 2019 | 54 | 1677 |
| 2020 | 42 | 1873 |
| 2021 | 54 | 2239 |
| 2022 | 52 | 2390 |
| 2023 | 61 | 2490 |
| 2024 | 56 | 2611 |
Eastern Oregon University alumni
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Mike Kyle
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
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Michael Andrew Kyle is an American professional mixed martial artist and boxer currently competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2001, Kyle has competed for the UFC, the WEC, Strikeforce, the World Series of Fighting, Absolute Championship Berkut, Pancrase, and King of the Cage. He is the former WEC Heavyweight Champion and King of the Cage Light Heavyweight Champion.
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Cliff Bentz
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Cliff Stewart Bentz is an American lawyer, rancher, and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 2nd congressional district. A member of the Republican Party, he is the ranking member on the House Natural Resources Committee Subcommittee on Water, Oceans and Wildlife and sits on the House Judiciary Committee. He previously served in the Oregon Senate, representing the 30th district in Eastern Oregon. He also served in the Oregon House of Representatives, representing the 60th district, which encompasses Malheur, Baker, Harney, and Grant counties, and part of Lake County, and includes the cities of Baker City, Burns, and Ontario. Following the departure of Lori Chavez-DeRemer in 2025, Bentz is the sole Republican in Oregon's congressional delegation.
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David W. Panuelo
- Years
- 1964-.. (age 61)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
David W. Panuelo is a Micronesian politician who served as the president of the Federated States of Micronesia from 2019 to 2023.
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Alireza Shapour Shahbazi
- Occupations
- historianarchaeologistprofessorwriteranthropologist
- Biography
-
Alireza Shapour Shahbazi was a prominent Persian archaeologist, Iranologist and a world expert on Achaemenid archaeology. Shahbazi got a BA degree in and an MA degree in East Asian archaeology from SOAS. Shahbazi had a doctorate degree in Achaemenid archaeology from University of London. Alireza Shapour Shahbazi was a lecturer in Achaemenid archaeology and Iranology at Harvard University. He was also a full professor of archaeology at Shiraz University and founded at Persepolis the Institute of Achaemenid Research in 1974. After the Islamic revolution, he moved to the US, firstly teaching at Columbia University and then later becoming a full professor of history in Eastern Oregon University.
General info
| Alternative names | EOU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1929 |
| Colors | gold, blue |
| Academic calendar | September to June |
| Total FTE staff | 385 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | One University Blvd La Grande, Oregon, 97850 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 13,000 |
| Phone | 5419623672 |