Eastern Washington University, established in 1882, is a public state university that offers enrollment to over 10,000 students. The main campus of EWU is situated in Cheney with branch campuses in Washington and Spokane. The university expands over 300 acres of land, and offers masters degrees, graduate certificates and doctoral programs to its students.
EWU's athletic mascot is the Eagle. The college sponsors intercollegiate sports both for men and women. The athletics teams of the university participates in Big Sky Conference. AFL players such as DeNique Ford and Isaiah Trufant, and NFL player Kurt Schulz are few notable alumni of the institution.
The campus of Eastern Washington University is in Cheney, WA, which is a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Eastern Washington University include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Eastern Washington University is known for its programs in family and social work.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 540.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Eastern Washington University had 10,686 students enrolled (10,365 full-time equivalent).
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Big Sky Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Eastern Washington University
526 5th Street
Cheney, WA 99004-2496
General Phone: (509) 359-6200
http://www.ewu.edu/Home.xml
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 437 | business management, finance, marketing, human resources, accounting, managerial economics, MIS, operations management |
| Liberal Arts | 369 | interdisciplinary studies, English, political science, history, international relations, creative writing, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 358 | social work, child development, public administration |
| Education And Teaching | 319 | reading teaching, special ed, English teaching, social studies teaching, health teaching, math teaching, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 185 | psychology, child psychology, physical therapy, counseling psychology, community health services, school psychology, experimental psychology |
| Science | 158 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics |
| Media | 144 | communication studies, graphic communications, journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 142 | exercise science, parks and recreation management, occupational therapy, parks and recreation studies, athletic trainer, health and physical education, recreational therapy, sports and fitness management |
| Medical Support And Technology | 107 | dental hygienist, speech pathology |
| Engineering Technician | 67 | engineering technician, mechanical engineering tech, computer engineering tech |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 66 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 64 | criminology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 50 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 23 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Medical Administration | 17 | health care administration, public health education |
| Architecture And Planning | 14 | urban planning |
| Mathematics | 12 | mathematics |
| Music | 10 | music, piano, music theory and composition, music performance |
| Engineering | 9 | electrical engineering, military technologies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | cinematography |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Washington University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,015 | 81 |
| Master's degree | 522 | 49 |
| Doctor's degree - other | 29 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Eastern Washington University had a total enrollment of 10,686 students (10,365 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 24% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 91% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 55 % |
Eastern Washington University offers campus housing for 2,350 of its 10,365 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Cheney, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,624 | 2,890 | 80% | 1,339 | 46% |
| Men | 1,558 | 1,185 | 76% | 554 | 47% |
| Women | 2,066 | 1,705 | 83% | 785 | 46% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 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 | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,223 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,890 |
| Room and board | $ 6,782 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,050 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,897 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern Washington University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 377500)
Eastern Washington University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $52,457 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 4 | $52,457 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 86 | $76,592 | 40 | $72,076 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 54 | $68,004 | 30 | $62,004 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 52 | $56,630 | 51 | $51,810 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 44 | $43,316 | 66 | $43,529 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 236 | $64,025 | 187 | $54,858 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Sky Conference |
| Basketball | Big Sky Conference |
| Track | Big Sky Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 136 | 109 | 245 |
| Track | 40 | 49 | 89 |
| Football | 78 | 0 | 78 |
| Basketball | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 45 | 50 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Studies Teacher Education
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Military Technologies
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Composition
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child Psychology
Experimental Psychology
Physical Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eastern Washington University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
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
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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