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Eastern Oregon University is located in a self-contained town, in La Grande, Oregon. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at Eastern Oregon University top out at the Master's degree.
Students at the school often study education and teaching and liberal arts.
The admissions department at Eastern Oregon University does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 440 to 550 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 560 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Eastern Oregon University offers classes to 3,533 students (2,575 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
Eastern Oregon University has a large share of part-time students. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Cascade Collegiate Conference and Frontier Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Eastern Oregon University
One University Blvd
La Grande, OR 97850
General Phone: (541) 962-3672
Admissions Phone: (541) 962-3393
Financial Aid Phone: (541) 962-3550
http://www.eou.edu
Eastern Oregon University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 276 | liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies, social studies, English, history |
| Education And Teaching | 250 | teacher education, elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, health teaching, secondary teaching, early childhood education |
| Business And Management | 116 | business |
| Science | 30 | biology, biochemistry, physics, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 11 | art studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 9 | fire services administration |
| Music | 9 | music |
| Therapy And Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 5 | drama |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Office And Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
| Media | 1 | mass communication |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Oregon University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 489 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 118 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 113 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 3 | 3 |
In 2005, Eastern Oregon University had a total enrollment of 3,533 students (2,575 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Oregon | 65% |
| Idaho | 13% |
| Washington | 10% |
| Alaska | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Eastern Oregon University offers campus housing for 504 of its 2,575 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 14 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 955 | 712 | 75% | 344 | 48% |
| Men | 456 | 318 | 70% | 158 | 50% |
| Women | 499 | 394 | 79% | 186 | 47% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 75% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (541) 962-3393
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,652 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,652 |
| Room and board | $ 7,300 |
| Room charge | $ 4,450 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,850 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,093 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern Oregon University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 319300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (541) 962-3550
Eastern Oregon University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $39,452 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $39,452 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 15 | $52,406 | 6 | $53,777 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $44,235 | 11 | $45,675 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 19 | $37,356 | 14 | $37,932 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $29,937 | 3 | $32,674 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $43,254 | 34 | $42,770 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Frontier Conference |
| Basketball | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
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
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
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
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eastern Oregon University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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