Eastern Washington University

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U.S. News Rankings

Ranking score and category

U.S. News rank Category Name #62 Regional Universities (West)

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Summary

Eastern Washington University is a public institution that was founded in 1882. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,899, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 330 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Eastern Washington University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 62. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,923 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $18,719 (2012-13).

School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school):

Eastern Washington University, a regionally-based comprehensive university, is located in Cheney, Wash., within the Spokane metropolitan area. EWU recently received national recognition by winning the NCAA Division I Football Championship. Also, over the last year, the university faculty members have received five National Science Foundation (NSF) grants. EWU excels in the preparation and advanced training of professional practitioners in careers of service to others in the public and private sectors. It offers access to a diverse population of students who are educated in a broad range of fields such as education, culture and the arts, social work, health sciences, as well business and engineering. The graduate program in creative writing and doctorate in physical therapy are considered among the top programs nationally. Forensic science majors have the unique chance to learn from a state crime lab located on campus. Eastern is also the only public comprehensive in the state to offer an electrical engineering degree. Eastern graduates contribute significantly to the professional component of the state of Washington's workforce. Additionally, EWUs Recreation Center has been recognized nationally for its commitment to green building features, and the universitys main academic building is being remodeled to also comply with the latest environmentally-friendly standards.

General Information

School type	public, coed college
Year founded	1882
Religious affiliation	N/A
Academic calendar	quarter
Setting	rural
2011 Endowment	$21,377,207

Applying

When applying to Eastern Washington University, it's important to note the application deadline is May 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due May 15. The application fee at Eastern Washington University is $50. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 79.0 percent.

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Selectivity	less selective
Fall 2011 acceptance rate	79.0%
Application deadline	May 15
SAT/ACT scores must be received by	May 15

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at Eastern Washington University is 22:1, and the school has 34.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Eastern Washington University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Health Professions and Related Programs; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 73.0 percent.

Class sizes
Student-faculty ratio	22:1
4-year graduation rate	21
Five most popular majors for 2011 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 19% Education 11% Health Professions and Related Programs 10% Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 8% Social Sciences 8%

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Student Life

Eastern Washington University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,899, with a gender distribution of 44.9 percent male students and 55.1 percent female students. At this school, 20.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 80.0 percent of students live off campus. Eastern Washington University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.

Total enrollment	12,126
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Collegiate athletic association	NCAA I

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Campus Info & Services

Eastern Washington University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Eastern Washington University also offers campus safety and security services like late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Eastern Washington University.

Students who have cars on campus	N/A
Health insurance offered	Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer	No

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Paying for School

At Eastern Washington University, 62.1 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $7,311.

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In-state tuition and fees	$7,923 (2012-13)
Out-of-state tuition and fees	$18,719 (2012-13)
Room and board	$8,412 (2012-13)
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* Overview details based on 2011 data