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Eastern Oregon University
Eastern Oregon University admits nearly everyone — 98.3% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Eastern Oregon University is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Eastern Oregon University anchors the college town of La Grande, OR, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, where graduates median $60,706 four years out. Faculty pay averages $102,576 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. Most of its 2,172 undergraduates commute — campus empties by evening — yet 71.5% of first-years return, which says something about what daytime here is worth.
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Admissions
Eastern Oregon University does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 98.3% who got into Eastern Oregon University did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Eastern Oregon University received 1,446 applications and admitted 1,428 (98.8%), with 267 enrolling.
How Eastern Oregon University compares
| Eastern Oregon University | Oregon median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 98.3% | 88.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,076 | $22,220 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,112 | $57,671 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Eastern Oregon University's median earnings are $50,112 — below the Oregon benchmark of $57,671. Weigh that against the $11,076 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
As a public university, Eastern Oregon University prices by residency: $11,076 in-state versus $25,431 out-of-state — a $14,355 gap that makes state lines part of the decision.
Eastern Oregon University enrolls 2,172 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Eastern Oregon University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
43% graduate within six years. Roughly 57% don't — ask a Eastern Oregon University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Eastern Oregon University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $60,706 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $59,066 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,013 |
| Education, Other | $51,176 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,279 |
| Social Sciences, Other | $49,611 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $48,894 |
| Psychology, General | $47,816 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $42,838 |
Median earnings for these 9 Eastern Oregon University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $50,112 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 25 additional Eastern Oregon University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Eastern Oregon University?
Eastern Oregon University doesn't look at test scores; its 98.3% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Eastern Oregon University's acceptance rate?
98.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,428 admitted from 1,446 applicants.
How much does Eastern Oregon University cost?
In-state tuition is $11,076; out-of-state students pay $25,431. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Eastern Oregon University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,112 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Oregon
- George Fox University — 93.5% admitted
- Linfield University — 85.2% admitted
- Mount Angel Seminary — 100% admitted
- Oregon Institute of Technology — 95% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.