Eastern Washington University Cheney Admission 2026-27

Eastern Washington University is one of the most diverse academic institutions in the Pacific Northwest with six academic colleges. This university has been named as number 1 in the category of Higher education excellence in diversity award. The fall enrollment of 2023 is 12,328 and the student diversity of the institute is 33%. The acceptance rate of the university is 96% and the graduation rate is 45%. They accept applications throughout the early summer. But for priority consideration, students have to apply before the deadline of Feb 1, 2023. Students can attend virtual events and webinars organized by the university to know more about admissions, the application process and campus life.

The university also offers special study abroad Internship and volunteering opportunities to provide students with valuable experiences. Being a winner of the 2022 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, Eastern Washington University takes pride in being one of the most diverse universities in Washington.

Eastern Washington University Ranking

Eastern Washington University has a good position in the regional universities of the west. The latest rankings of the university are given below:

U.S. News and World Report 2023

#52 in the Regional Universities West
#57 in Top Performers on Social Mobility
#24 in Top Public Schools
#157 in Best Undergraduate Engineering programs

Times Higher Education World University Rankings

600th in the U.S. College Rankings 2023

Highlights

University Type	Public
Established in	1882
Application Portal	Online Portal
Application Fee	60 USD
Application Deadline[v]	Undergraduates: September 1 (Regular) February 1(Priority) Graduates: February 15 (Fall Term) October 15 (Spring Term)
English Proficiency Tests Accepted	IELTS, TOEFL, PTE
Intakes	Fall and Spring
Acceptance Rate	63%
Financial Aid	Scholarships, funds and grants available
Admissions Helpdesk	admissions@ewu.edu 509-359-2397
Official Website	eue.edu

Eastern Washington University Campus

The main campus is located in the small-town of Cheney whereas a branch campus called the Riverpoint Campus is situated about 20 minutes from Cheney, in the town of Spokane and is partly shared by the Washington State University.
It offers a University Recreation Center (URC) that is spread across 117,699 square feet over three floors for the students and faculty of EWU.
The campus is home to a total of 12, 635 students, with 56% female students and 4% International students with a student-faculty ratio of 22:1.
It also has a Student Activities Involvement and Leadership (SAIL) that provides students with engagement opportunities.

Eastern Washington University Residence

The university offers on-campus living options for first year residents, returning residents and transfer students with six residence halls and apartment style living.
Students can also try exploring off-campus housing options as per their living style and affordability.
It offers single, double and triple sharing rooms and apartments that are all gender-inclusive.
In order to live in apartment style houses, students must fulfil certain eligibility criteria.
The university also has summer housing facilities for students who have to complete summer schooling.

Eastern Washington University Programs

EWU offers a total of 91 programs across undergraduate, graduate and graduate certificate programs.
It has 71 undergraduate degree programs, 50 graduate programs and 15 graduate certificate programs across more than 100 majors.
Some of the most popular programs at Eastern Washington University across International students are in the areas of Health Professional, Psychology and Biomedical sciences.
The MBA program has been accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate School of Business International (AACSBI) and allows students to work while pursuing their degree by offering an evening MBA program.

Programs	Fee (Resident)	Fee (Non-resident)
Bachelors in data analytics	$2235	$8225
Masters of design in visual communication	$4004	$9298
Dental hygiene	$2235	$8225
Undergraduate degree in entrepreneurship	$2235	$8225

Eastern Washington University Application Process

The university has 4% international students, which is 350 out of the total 10,500 students. International applicants need to keep the following in mind while applying for admission at Eastern Washington University.

Application Fee: 60 USD that can be paid using MasterCard, Visa or electronic check.
Application Deadlines: International applicants are encouraged to apply at least one month before the term start date. Late applicants will have to reapply for the next term with a new application and pay the application fee again.
The application deadlines for international graduate applicants are given below:

Deadline	Fall	Winter	Spring	Summer
Priority Deadline	February 15	October 15	February 15	February 15
Final Deadline	Depends on the volume of application	December 1	February 15	Two weeks prior to the term start

Application Portal:
- Undergraduate applicants can apply through the online portal
- Graduate applicants can apply through the GradCAS, BusinessCAS or EagleNET Application portal, depending on the course selected.
Application Requirements:
- Undergraduate applicants are required to have a minimum GPA of 2.0 and above to be considered for admissions.
- Students must submit English Proficiency Test scores with relevant scores
  - IELTS: 6.0
  - TOEFL: 71 iBT, 525 PBT
- Graduate Applicants must have a minimum calculated GPA of 3.0
- English Proficiency Test scores
  - IELTS: 6.0
  - TOEFL: iBT: 80, 550 PBT
  - PTE: 59
Students are required to submit official transcripts that have been verified by the WES or NACES and mail a photocopy of the passport identification page while submitting an application.
EWU has a graduation rate of 45% and student retention rate of 76%
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Eastern Washington University Cost of Attendance

The cost of studying in the U.S. includes the components like tuition fee, books, housing and meals, transportation, personal expenses of the students.
Following is the cost of attendance updated by the university for the year 2023-24 for international students:

Components	Undergraduate (in USD)	Graduate (in USD)
Tuition	24,685	22,322
Technology fee	120	120
Health and wellness fee	357	357
Transportation fee	80	80
Recreation center fee	195	195
Books and supplies	930	930
Housing and meals	13,026	11,550
Transportation	1,050	1,236
Personal expenses	2,025	2,232
Loan fee	–	219
Total cost of attendance	42,723	37,496

Eastern Washington University Financial Aid

The university awards a total amount of 5.5 million USD through scholarships and a total of 140 million USD in financial aid.
EWU does not fund any direct scholarships for International students but offers awards, loans and bursary options in order to help students fund their education.
Scholarship amount varies from 1,000-14,000 USD depending on the type.
Students are required to fill out the scholarship application by submitting their official transcripts and five application essays prior to the application deadline of February 1.
A total of 72% students receive financial aid to fund their education every year.

Eastern Washington University Alumni

The EWU Alumni Association (EWUAA) offers professional development opportunities to alumni who have graduated within the last ten years through the Young Professionals Network.
The Eagle Career Network is an online platform to provide mentoring opportunities for alumni regarding career development.
Some of the most notable alumni of EWU are:
- Jess Walter, American Author
- Michael Roos, American Footballer
- Colin Cowherd, Media Personality

Eastern Washington University Placement

The EWU Career Centre offers three job fairs throughout the year across Fall, Spring and Winter to help students build their resume by bringing them in touch with relevant job employers.
91% of the students are employed 2 years after graduation. The median earnings are 43,100 USD, six years after graduation.
It organizes a Science and Technology Fair, a FUSE Career Fair and a Health Sciences Career Fair.
Each year the Student Employment Office oversees over 2,000 on and off-campus work opportunities.