Eastern Washington University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1868 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #513 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #466 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #8 of 57 | In Washington |
| #265 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 48 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 96%
- Undergraduates
- 7,604
- Graduates
- 3,306
- 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 96% and is among the 28% 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 | 96% | 95% | 97% |
| Applicants | 4,666 | 1,843 | 2,818 |
| Admissions | 4,485 | 1,749 | 2,736 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,338 | 558 | 780 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 30 | 16 | 14 |
3,342 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,808 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 | 6648 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1770 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 765 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 675 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 474 (4%) |
| Asian | 307 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 78 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 67 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 48 (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
- $9,200
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,104 | $12,723 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,104 | $12,723 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,494 | $28,776 |
| Fee in-district | $1,035 | $1,035 |
| Fee in-state | $1,035 | $1,035 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,035 | $1,035 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,788 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,940 |
| Room charge | $8,090 |
| Meal charge | $5,850 |
Eastern Washington University majors
Eastern Washington University has granted 2,202 bachelor's degrees across 85 programs, 980 master's across 30 programs, and 40 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 | 97 | 256 | |
| Education, General | 10 | 277 | |
| Social Work | 51 | 137 | |
| Accounting | 89 | 47 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 114 | 11 | |
| Psychology, General | 121 | 2 | |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 101 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 95 | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 80 | 4 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 76 | 8 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 69 | ||
| Criminology | 68 | ||
| Child Development | 48 | 8 | |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 54 | ||
| Finance, General | 54 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 53 | ||
| Dental Hygiene & Hygienist | 42 | 8 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 50 | ||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 28 | 22 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 46 | ||
| Health & Medical Psychology | 45 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 41 | ||
| Physical Therapy & Therapist | 40 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 39 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 | 8 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 39 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 34 | ||
| School Psychology | 34 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 31 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 29 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 29 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 27 | ||
| History, General | 20 | 5 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 | ||
| Sociology, General | 24 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 23 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 22 | ||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 11 | 11 | |
| Health Teacher Education | 21 | ||
| Public Health, General | 12 | 9 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Creative Writing | 19 | ||
| Music, General | 16 | 3 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 18 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 18 | ||
| Environmental Science | 17 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 17 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 17 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 15 | ||
| Philosophy | 13 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 11 | 2 | |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 12 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 12 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 12 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 11 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 11 | ||
| Journalism | 11 | ||
| Public Administration | 11 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | ||
| Economics, General | 10 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 10 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 10 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 9 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 9 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 8 | ||
| Geography | 7 | ||
| Business Statistics | 6 | ||
| Management Science | 6 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 6 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 3 | 2 | |
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 5 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 5 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 4 | ||
| Music Management | 4 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Biology Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Statistics, Other | 3 | ||
| Engineering & Engineering-Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 2 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Ethnic Studies | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,202 | 980 | 40 |
Eastern Washington University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 42% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 46% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Eastern Washington University has published 3,576 scientific papers with 40,864 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 43 | 94 |
| 1992 | 42 | 107 |
| 1993 | 54 | 142 |
| 1994 | 53 | 136 |
| 1995 | 43 | 172 |
| 1996 | 56 | 238 |
| 1997 | 43 | 275 |
| 1998 | 57 | 261 |
| 1999 | 58 | 270 |
| 2000 | 42 | 330 |
| 2001 | 81 | 345 |
| 2002 | 62 | 410 |
| 2003 | 55 | 482 |
| 2004 | 81 | 510 |
| 2005 | 78 | 633 |
| 2006 | 98 | 725 |
| 2007 | 98 | 857 |
| 2008 | 85 | 1013 |
| 2009 | 109 | 1146 |
| 2010 | 95 | 1221 |
| 2011 | 121 | 1409 |
| 2012 | 120 | 1626 |
| 2013 | 168 | 1810 |
| 2014 | 150 | 1882 |
| 2015 | 137 | 2055 |
| 2016 | 141 | 2043 |
| 2017 | 167 | 1940 |
| 2018 | 120 | 2146 |
| 2019 | 138 | 2534 |
| 2020 | 189 | 2899 |
| 2021 | 131 | 3061 |
| 2022 | 105 | 3205 |
| 2023 | 109 | 3086 |
Eastern Washington University alumni
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Cooper Kupp
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
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Cooper Douglas Kupp is an American 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
- sculptorfilm actorcartoonistbusinesspersoncomics artist
- Biography
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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
- authorjournalistradio personality
- Biography
-
Colin Murray Cowherd is an American sports media personality. Cowherd 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
- coachplayer of American football
- Biography
-
James Frank McElwain is an American football coach. He is the head football coach at Central Michigan University, a position he has held since 2019. 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 | 1,237 |
| 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 |