Eastern Washington University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1921 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #522 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #475 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 57 | In Washington |
| #265 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 45 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 7,246
- Graduates
- 3,495
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- ewu.edu
Eastern Washington University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Eastern Washington University has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the 35% 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 | 92% | 92% | 92% |
| Applicants | 6,415 | 2,531 | 3,816 |
| Admissions | 5,887 | 2,318 | 3,504 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,307 | 539 | 766 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 33 | 14 | 18 |
3,472 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,086 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | 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 |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6735 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1746 (16%) |
| Two or more races | 693 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 506 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 479 (4%) |
| Asian | 342 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 63 (0.6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 49 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 46 (0.4%) |
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
- $8,756
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,294 | $12,698 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,294 | $12,698 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,833 | $28,043 |
| Fee in-district | $1,059 | $1,059 |
| Fee in-state | $1,059 | $1,059 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,059 | $1,059 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,788 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,880 |
| Room charge | $8,854 |
| Meal charge | $6,026 |
Eastern Washington University majors
Eastern Washington University has granted 1,874 bachelor's degrees across 84 programs, 1,158 master's across 27 programs, and 39 doctorate degrees in Physical Therapy/Therapist. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Eastern Washington University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 80 | 314 | |
| Education, General | 9 | 290 | |
| Social Work | 50 | 100 | |
| Accounting | 65 | 66 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 100 | 9 | |
| Psychology, General | 108 | 1 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 93 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 77 | 7 | |
| Public Health, General | 18 | 66 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 65 | 6 | |
| Health & Medical Psychology | 69 | ||
| Finance, General | 61 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 60 | ||
| Criminology | 54 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 29 | 23 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 51 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 46 | 4 | |
| History, General | 13 | 37 | |
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 50 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 44 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 40 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 39 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 39 | ||
| School Psychology | 39 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 38 | ||
| Child Development | 26 | 10 | |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 36 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | 20 | |
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 29 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 28 | ||
| Creative Writing | 26 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 | 7 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 24 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 24 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 23 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 23 | ||
| Environmental Science | 23 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 21 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 20 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 20 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 19 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 8 | 11 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 18 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 18 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 17 | ||
| Sociology, General | 16 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 15 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 9 | 5 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 13 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 11 | ||
| Economics, General | 10 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 10 | ||
| Management Science | 10 | ||
| Philosophy | 10 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 9 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 9 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 8 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 8 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 7 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Business Statistics | 6 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 6 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 6 | ||
| Public Administration | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Statistics, Other | 5 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 4 | ||
| Journalism | 4 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Music Management | 4 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 4 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 | ||
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 2 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Photography | 1 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,874 | 1,158 | 39 |
Eastern Washington University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 43% | 50% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Eastern Washington University has published 3,968 scientific papers with 55,625 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine, Political Science, Biology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Law, Sociology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 45 | 142 |
| 1993 | 55 | 176 |
| 1994 | 54 | 181 |
| 1995 | 45 | 252 |
| 1996 | 59 | 305 |
| 1997 | 45 | 333 |
| 1998 | 64 | 324 |
| 1999 | 58 | 336 |
| 2000 | 45 | 420 |
| 2001 | 90 | 434 |
| 2002 | 68 | 531 |
| 2003 | 65 | 631 |
| 2004 | 82 | 625 |
| 2005 | 85 | 783 |
| 2006 | 104 | 882 |
| 2007 | 107 | 1017 |
| 2008 | 97 | 1243 |
| 2009 | 111 | 1372 |
| 2010 | 103 | 1529 |
| 2011 | 137 | 1730 |
| 2012 | 133 | 2001 |
| 2013 | 185 | 2198 |
| 2014 | 154 | 2296 |
| 2015 | 141 | 2537 |
| 2016 | 165 | 2471 |
| 2017 | 173 | 2472 |
| 2018 | 139 | 2827 |
| 2019 | 171 | 3267 |
| 2020 | 210 | 3853 |
| 2021 | 146 | 3971 |
| 2022 | 123 | 4132 |
| 2023 | 124 | 4288 |
| 2024 | 79 | 3999 |
Eastern Washington University alumni
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Cooper Kupp
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Cooper Douglas Kupp is an American professional football wide receiver for the Los Angeles Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Eastern Washington, where he won the Walter Payton Award as a junior, and was selected by the Rams in the third round of the 2017 NFL draft. Kupp had a breakout season in 2021 when he became the fourth player since the AFL-NFL Merger to lead the league in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. Kupp received the Offensive Player of the Year Award and was the MVP of Super Bowl LVI; Jerry Rice is the only other wide receiver to accomplish those feats in a career.
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Todd McFarlane
- Occupations
- screenwritercomics artistbusinesspersoncartoonistfilm actor
- Biography
-
Todd McFarlane is a Canadian comic-book creator, best known for his work as the artist on The Amazing Spider-Man and as the creator, writer, and artist on the superhero horror-fantasy series Spawn, as well as being the current President and a co-founder of Image Comics.
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Colin Cowherd
- Occupations
- journalistauthorradio personality
- Biography
-
Colin Murray Cowherd is an American sports media personality. He began his broadcasting career as sports director of Las Vegas television station KVBC and as a sports anchor on several other stations before joining ESPN in 2003, where he hosted a radio show on the ESPN Radio network and also became one of the original hosts of ESPN's television program SportsNation, as well as Colin's New Football Show. Cowherd is currently the host of The Herd with Colin Cowherd on Fox Sports Radio and Fox Sports 1.
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Jim McElwain
- Occupations
- American football playercoach
- Biography
-
James Frank McElwain is a former American football coach. He was the head football coach at Central Michigan University, a position he held from 2019 to 2024. He announced his retirement at the end of the 2024 season and remained at CMU within the athletics department. McElwain served as the head football coach at the University of Florida from 2015 to 2017, and Colorado State University from 2012 to 2014, where he was named the Mountain West Conference Coach of the Year in 2014. He was the offensive coordinator at the University of Alabama from 2008 to 2011.
General info
| Alternative names | EWU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1882 |
| Motto | Start Something Big |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | September to June. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,287 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 526 5th Street Cheney, Washington, 99004-2496 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 13,000 |
| Phone | 5093596200 |