East-West University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Chicago, Illinois with 468 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $18,499 a year after grants and graduates 18% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
East-West University acceptance rate and admissions
East-West University has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
East-West University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $25,395 |
|---|---|
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $32,053 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $18,499 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $18,499 a year after grants and scholarships, $13,554 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
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East-West University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 18% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $34,926 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 72% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
East-West University majors and what graduates earn
East-West University awarded bachelor's degrees in 6 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from business administration ($48,943).
All 6 majors at East-West University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | 17 | n/a | $48,943 | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | 11 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Biology | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Behavioral sciences | 9 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| English | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Students and location
- 468 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 50% women, 50% men
- 20 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into East-West University?
No. East-West University has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does East-West University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $25,395. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $18,499 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at East-West University?
18% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do East-West University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $34,926 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.