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, Washington, 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 780.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Eastern Washington University had 10,908 students enrolled (9,690 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
Admissions Phone: (509) 359-2397
Financial Aid Phone: (509) 359-2314
http://www.ewu.edu
Eastern Washington University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 502 | reading teaching, curriculum and instruction, special ed, health teaching, social studies teaching, elementary school teaching, English teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 412 | business management, marketing, accounting, finance, MIS, human resources, managerial economics, operations management |
| Liberal Arts | 335 | interdisciplinary studies, history, creative writing, political science, English, international relations, sociology, technical and business writing, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 326 | social work, public administration, child development |
| Therapy And Counseling | 190 | psychology, child psychology, physical therapy, community health services, counseling psychology, school psychology, clinical psychology |
| Science | 130 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, biochemistry, physical science courses |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 92 | parks and recreation management, exercise science, occupational therapy, recreational therapy, athletic trainer, health and physical education, parks and recreation studies, health and fitness, ... |
| Media | 85 | communication studies, journalism, public relations, organizational communications |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 82 | computer and info science |
| Medical Support And Technology | 81 | dental hygienist, audiology and speech pathology |
| Engineering Technician | 51 | engineering technician, mechanical engineering tech, computer engineering tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 44 | criminology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 44 | commercial art, cinematography |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 42 | registered nursing |
| Music | 28 | music, music theory and composition, music performance |
| Fine Arts | 18 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Architecture And Planning | 15 | urban planning |
| Medical Adminstration | 9 | health care administration, public health education |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics, math, statistics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | drama |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Engineering | 1 | military technologies |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Washington University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,859 | 89 |
| Master's degree | 617 | 48 |
| Doctor's degree | 29 | 1 |
In 2005, Eastern Washington University had a total enrollment of 10,908 students (9,690 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 90% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Alaska | 2% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 65 % |
Eastern Washington University offers campus housing for 2,000 of its 9,690 (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 | 4,099 | 3,152 | 77% | 1,426 | 45% |
| Men | 1,677 | 1,256 | 75% | 600 | 48% |
| Women | 2,422 | 1,896 | 78% | 826 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 780 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 35 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 34 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 33 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 89% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (509) 359-2397
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,611 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,562 |
| Room and board | $ 6,234 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,528 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern Washington University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 377500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (509) 359-2314
Eastern Washington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $46,038 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 6 | $46,038 |
*: 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 | 89 | $65,085 | 40 | $61,894 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $55,402 | 28 | $50,248 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 65 | $48,468 | 35 | $45,501 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 40 | $34,958 | 62 | $33,378 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 224 | $53,586 | 165 | $45,725 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big Sky Conference |
| Basketball | Big Sky Conference |
| Track | Big Sky Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 116 | 78 | 194 |
| Football | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Track | 25 | 29 | 54 |
| Basketball | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 5 | 38 | 43 |
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
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
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social 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
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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
Technical and Business Writing
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Counseling Psychology
Developmental and Child 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 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
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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