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Eastern Washington University
Admission at Eastern Washington University is close to open (90.8%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $57,897 median earnings below before the application.
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Eastern Washington University anchors the college town of Cheney, WA, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Computer and Information Sciences, General, where graduates median $95,817 four years out. 35.1% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 6,222 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 67.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Eastern Washington University received 6,415 applications and admitted 5,887 (91.8%), with 1,340 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. Eastern Washington University's 90.8% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How Eastern Washington University compares
| Eastern Washington University | Washington median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 90.8% | 83.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,586 | $19,614 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $57,897 | $62,092 | $53,781 |
At $57,897, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($62,092). Look at Eastern Washington University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $8,586 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $25,959. For non-residents, Eastern Washington University's $25,959 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 6,222 undergrads, Eastern Washington University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
43.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 57% don't — ask a Eastern Washington University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Eastern Washington University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $95,817 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $85,599 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $85,495 |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other | $84,265 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $76,693 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $75,927 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $75,533 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $67,534 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $66,710 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $65,503 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $65,245 |
| Marketing | $64,677 |
| Economics | $60,954 |
| Social Work | $60,696 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | $60,556 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $58,786 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $58,106 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $57,915 |
| Sociology | $56,992 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | $56,507 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $56,244 |
| Biology, General | $56,083 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $55,671 |
| Criminology | $55,621 |
| Special Education and Teaching | $55,244 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $54,974 |
| Political Science and Government | $53,502 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $51,206 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $50,969 |
| History | $50,286 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $50,238 |
| Psychology, General | $50,125 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $49,391 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $46,104 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $41,541 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | $39,404 |
Median earnings for these 36 Eastern Washington University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $57,897 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 35 additional Eastern Washington University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Eastern Washington University?
Eastern Washington University doesn't look at test scores; its 90.8% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Eastern Washington University's acceptance rate?
91.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 5,887 admitted from 6,415 applicants.
How much does Eastern Washington University cost?
In-state tuition is $8,586; out-of-state students pay $25,959. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Eastern Washington University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $57,897 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Washington
- The Evergreen State College — 96.4% admitted
- Central Washington University — 90.6% admitted
- Saint Martin's University — 89.8% admitted
- Washington State University — 86.6% 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.