Eastern Washington University is a public 4-year college in Cheney, Washington with 6,222 undergraduates. It admits 91% of applicants, costs an average of $13,647 a year after grants and graduates 43% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Eastern Washington University acceptance rate and admissions
Eastern Washington University admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Eastern Washington University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Regular decision | Jul 26, 2027 |
Next deadline: Regular decision, Jul 26, 2027. Application fee through the Common App: $65 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Eastern Washington University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Eastern Washington University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $8,886 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $26,073 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $16,116 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $24,879 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $13,647 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $13,647 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,232 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Eastern Washington University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Eastern Washington University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 43% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $62,463 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $18,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 29% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Eastern Washington University majors and what graduates earn
Eastern Washington University awarded bachelor's degrees in 66 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer and information sciences ($95,817).
All 66 majors at Eastern Washington University
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.
Graduate programs at Eastern Washington University
29 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 29 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 334 | $78,450 | $25,399 |
| Education | Master's | 266 | $68,272 | $23,267 |
| Public health | Master's | 149 | $64,463 | $27,944 |
| Social work | Master's | 123 | $64,689 | $36,000 |
| Accounting | Master's | 105 | $68,720 | $20,787 |
| History | Master's | 87 | n/a | $25,425 |
| Clinical and counseling psychology | Master's | 59 | $70,875 | $54,810 |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Professional doctorate | 37 | n/a | n/a |
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 29 | $73,834 | $59,319 |
| Teacher education by subject | Master's | 28 | n/a | $18,746 |
| Speech-language pathology | Master's | 24 | $67,437 | $41,000 |
| Biology | Master's | 18 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 17 | n/a | $38,516 |
| Human development and family studies | Master's | 14 | n/a | n/a |
| Music | Master's | 14 | n/a | n/a |
| Behavioral sciences | Master's | 12 | $64,700 | $41,000 |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 9 | n/a | n/a |
| Public administration | Master's | 7 | $66,231 | n/a |
| Allied health (PA, radiography, therapy and more) | Master's | 7 | n/a | n/a |
| City and regional planning | Master's | 4 | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 3 | n/a | n/a |
| English | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Education leadership | Doctoral | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Applied mathematics | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Psychology | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Dental hygiene and assisting | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Communication | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
| Computer and information sciences | Master's | 0 | n/a | n/a |
Trade and career programs at Eastern Washington University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 2 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 6,222 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 57% women, 44% men
- 18 students for every faculty member
- Setting: town near a city
- Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Washington University?
Eastern Washington University admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Eastern Washington University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $8,886 for in-state students and $26,073 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $13,647 a year in 2024-25.
Is Eastern Washington University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Eastern Washington University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Washington University?
43% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Eastern Washington University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $62,463 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.