At a glance
Average net price
$13,886
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
43.5%
Admission rate
91%
Undergrad size
6,222
In-state tuition
$8,586
Out-of-state tuition
$25,959
Cost of attendance
$24,478
Median earnings (10y)
$57,897
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 67.4%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (36%), stem (25%), humanities & arts (17%).
- STEM25%
- Health7%
- Business15%
- Humanities & arts17%
- Social sciences36%
- Trades & services0%
- Business15.0%~931 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology12.8%~794 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education10.5%~651 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~566 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences8.2%~507 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~448 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Computer science6.6%~408 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~283 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication4.2%~258 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~240 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering3.5%~221 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~137 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~134 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.1%~131 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~112 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English1.4%~87 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~53 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.9%~53 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~47 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics0.7%~44 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~44 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Architecture0.3%~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.1%~3 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 612 | $48,633 | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 567 | $49,118 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 278 | $39,822 | $23,009 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 237 | $50,934 | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 229 | $31,677 | $19,628 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 228 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 214 | $29,633 | $21,666 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 194 | $25,717 | $23,041 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 183 | $39,839 | $19,168 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 157 | $59,357 | $25,868 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 155 | $35,667 | $24,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 154 | $49,862 | $18,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 141 | $32,026 | $25,000 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 122 | $31,680 | $19,295 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 120 | $35,280 | $20,416 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 115 | $40,949 | $17,074 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 114 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 113 | $55,800 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Master's | 113 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Bachelor's | 103 | $25,949 | $23,250 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 101 | $33,868 | $17,109 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | Bachelor's | 90 | — | $25,666 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology. | Bachelor's | 90 | $28,605 | $19,938 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 88 | $56,780 | $26,038 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | Bachelor's | 88 | $63,361 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 87 | $41,387 | $20,885 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | First professional | 79 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 78 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 75 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 74 | $29,965 | $19,936 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 69 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 62 | $62,738 | $29,875 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 58 | $69,595 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 57 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 50 | $21,921 | $18,591 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 49 | $26,619 | $21,412 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 48 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 45 | $29,028 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 45 | $56,521 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Eastern Washington University
Eastern Washington University is a large institution located in Cheney, Washington, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 6,222 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Psychology, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Eastern Washington University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,886 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $8,586 for in-state students and $25,959 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,478 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 43.5%, a average completion outcome. 67.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $57,897 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Eastern Washington University confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Psychology, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (36% of credentials), stem (25% of credentials), humanities & arts (17% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Eastern Washington University accepts 91% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Cheney, Washington (town), Eastern Washington University draws students from across Washington and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Washington University
Q.How much does Eastern Washington University cost?
The average net price at Eastern Washington University is $13,886 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,478.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Eastern Washington University?
Eastern Washington University has a 6-year graduation rate of 43.5% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Eastern Washington University?
Eastern Washington University admits 91% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Eastern Washington University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Eastern Washington University graduate earns $57,897 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Eastern Washington University?
Published tuition is $8,586 in-state and $25,959 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Eastern Washington University located?
Eastern Washington University is located in Cheney, Washington (ZIP 99004).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Eastern Washington University at their official website.