Eastern Oregon University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3283 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #922 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #853 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #459 of 2,695 | For Forestry |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 2,502
- Graduates
- 392
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 98% and is among the 25% 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 | 98% | 98% | 99% |
| Applicants | 1,599 | 602 | 971 |
| Admissions | 1,572 | 588 | 958 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 300 | 123 | 170 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 10 | 6 |
463 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,567 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 | 1982 (69%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 408 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 162 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 124 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 68 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 51 (2%) |
| Asian | 27 (0.9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 23 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (0.6%) |
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
- $8,404
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,045 | $19,332 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,045 | $19,332 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,400 | $19,332 |
| 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 | $12,040 |
| Room charge | $6,780 |
| Meal charge | $5,260 |
Eastern Oregon University majors
Eastern Oregon University has granted 587 bachelor's degrees across 31 programs and 101 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Eastern Oregon University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 87 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 76 | |
| Psychology, General | 60 | |
| Fire Services Administration | 44 | |
| Accounting | 41 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 41 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 34 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 5 | 24 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 20 | 9 |
| Education, Other | 28 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 27 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 23 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | 20 | |
| History, General | 19 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 17 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 12 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 10 | |
| Creative Writing | 9 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | 7 | |
| Agribusiness & Agricultural Business Operations | 6 | |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | |
| Chemistry, Other | 4 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Economics, General | 3 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 3 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Public Administration | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | |
| Information Technology Project Management | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 587 | 101 |
Eastern Oregon University has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 30% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 40% | 46% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Eastern Oregon University has published 1,280 scientific papers with 30,415 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 155 |
| 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 | 721 |
| 2011 | 33 | 841 |
| 2012 | 42 | 981 |
| 2013 | 53 | 1177 |
| 2014 | 48 | 1307 |
| 2015 | 45 | 1224 |
| 2016 | 68 | 1496 |
| 2017 | 53 | 1396 |
| 2018 | 43 | 1642 |
| 2019 | 54 | 1678 |
| 2020 | 42 | 1873 |
| 2021 | 54 | 2240 |
| 2022 | 52 | 2391 |
| 2023 | 61 | 2492 |
| 2024 | 56 | 2631 |
| 2025 | 24 | 2126 |
Eastern Oregon University alumni
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Cliff Bentz
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Cliff Stewart Bentz is an American politician and lawyer serving as the U.S. representative for Oregon's 2nd congressional district since 2021. He previously served in the Oregon Senate, representing the 30th district, and in the Oregon House of Representatives, representing the 60th district. Following the departure of Lori Chavez-DeRemer in 2025, Bentz is the sole member of the Republican Party in Oregon's congressional delegation and the lone man to be a member of the United States House of Representatives from Oregon following the retirement of Earl Blumenauer.
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Mike Kyle
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
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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David W. Panuelo
- Years
- 1964-.. (age 62)
- 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
- professorwriteranthropologistessayisthistorian
- 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 | 376 |
| 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 |