Eastern Washington University
PublicCheney, WA
Eastern Washington University, in Cheney, WA, is a public mid-sized school, enrolling around 6,222 students. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 91% of applicants. Among reported majors, Computer and Information Sciences, General shows the strongest outcomes -- $95,817/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Regular Decision: Sep 1, 2027
Confirm on Eastern Washington University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $17,373 more per year in tuition and fees (3.0x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
Eastern Washington University takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
Western Undergraduate Exchange
Students from Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and the Pacific territories pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. Each school sets its own requirements, often a GPA minimum, and some majors are left out.
Where do you stand against Eastern Washington University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Eastern Washington University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Eastern Washington University's acceptance rate?
Eastern Washington University in Cheney, WA admits approximately 91% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Eastern Washington University cost?
Eastern Washington University's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,478 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Eastern Washington University offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- Eastern Washington University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at Eastern Washington University?
For 2024-25, Eastern Washington University's published tuition and required fees were $25,959 for out-of-state students and $8,586 for in-state students -- $17,373 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Eastern Washington University?
Eastern Washington University's deadlines are Regular Decision Sep 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Eastern Washington University require students to live on campus?
No -- Eastern Washington University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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