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Eastern Oregon University

Eastern Oregon University

Eastern Oregon University, also known as EOU, is a public university in La Grande, Oregon, United States. It was established in the year 1929. The institution was originally known as Eastern Oregon Normal School. EOU is part of the Oregon University System. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. EOU is organized into the following academic divisions:

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business
  • College of Education

EOU’s official mascot is known as the Mountaineer. Students can actively participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, golf, football, and softball. The campus is home to more than 70 student clubs and organizations.

Overview of Eastern Oregon University

Eastern Oregon University is located in a quiet rural area, in La Grande, OR. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Eastern Oregon University top out at the Master's degree.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study education and teaching.

Eastern Oregon University Selectivity

The admissions department at Eastern Oregon University does not accept all those who apply. In 2007, 57% of applicants were rejected at the school. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 430 to 550 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 550 or higher on the math SAT.

Faculty

The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.

Student Body

Eastern Oregon University offers classes to 3,433 students (2,430 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.

Student Life

Eastern Oregon University has a large share of part-time students. Students sports include formal participation in Cascade Collegiate Conference and Frontier Conference competitions.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Eastern Oregon University

Eastern Oregon University
One University Blvd
La Grande, OR 97850
General Phone: (541) 962-3672
http://www.eou.edu

Eastern Oregon University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Education And Teaching341elementary school teaching, education courses, teacher education, secondary teaching, health teaching, middle school teaching, teacher ed, early childhood education
Liberal Arts189liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, social studies, English, history
Business And Management174business administration, business management, business
Science28biology, biochemistry, chemistry, physics
Therapy And Counseling19psychology
Security And Law Enforcement15fire services administration
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy11health and physical education
Mathematics9mathematics
Computer Science And Engineering7computer and info science
Art Studies6art studies
Media5mass communication
Music3music
Drama And Performing Arts3drama

Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Oregon University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree57022
Postbaccalaureate certificate1374
Master's degree1033

Student Body

In 2007, Eastern Oregon University had a total enrollment of 3,433 students (2,430 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men46%
Women54%
Full-Time88%
Part-Time12%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate81%
Graduate19%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White78%
Black1%
Hispanic4%
Asian3%
American Indian2%
Unknown10%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1915%
20-2117%
22-2415%
25-2915%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-4912%
50-647%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Oregon67%
Washington13%
Idaho8%
California3%
Alaska2%
Hawaii2%
Nevada1%
(International Students)1%
Northern Marianas1%
Montana1%
Guam1%

Eastern Oregon University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time64 %
Part-Time40 %

Eastern Oregon University Room and Board (2007)

Eastern Oregon University offers campus housing for 367 of its 2,430 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

(Please refer to our profile of La Grande, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Eastern Oregon University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total94140843%36690%
Men42618543%16891%
Women51522343%19889%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal430550
SAT Math430550
ACT Verbal1723
ACT Math1823
ACT Composite1824

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrequired
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT77%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT25%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Eastern Oregon University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 6,072
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 6,072
Room and board$ 8,475
Books and supplies$ 1,152
Other expenses$ 2,217

Financial Aid:
Eastern Oregon University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 319300)

Eastern Oregon University Faculty

Eastern Oregon University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured3019
Non-tenured, but on tenure track1712
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1513

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year17$59,9099$56,547
Associate professoracademic year22$49,87313$47,767
Assistant professoracademic year17$44,48714$43,105
Instructoracademic year3$33,4144$35,914
All faculty totalacademic year59$50,37640$46,926

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Eastern Oregon University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
FootballFrontier Conference
BasketballCascade Collegiate Conference
BaseballCascade Collegiate Conference
TrackCascade Collegiate Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total7946125
Football46046
Track111223
Basketball91019
Baseball11011
All Other Sports22426

Eastern Oregon University Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General

DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, Other

MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General

MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies

MUSIC
Music, General

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General

SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Fire Services Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Eastern Oregon University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Eastern Oregon University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Eastern Oregon University % of degrees in education and teaching
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%Eastern Oregon University % of accepted students who choose to enroll
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Eastern Oregon University Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Eastern Oregon University % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in liberal arts
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 18%Eastern Oregon University % of degrees in liberal arts
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Eastern Oregon University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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