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Eastern Washington University (EWU)
- 526 5th Street
- Cheney, WA 99004
- OPEID College Code: 00377500
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- General Phone: (509) 359-6200
- President: Dr. Rodolfo Arevalo
- Website: www.ewu.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Town Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 10,686
- College Alias: EWU
- College Mascot: Eagles
Note: Former Name Was Savages 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - EWU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.ewu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,526 | 2,174 | 3,700 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,195 (78%) | 1,855 (85%) | 3,050 (82%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 575 (48%) | 876 (47%) | 1,451 (48%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,245 | 86% |
| ACT ® Exam | 364 | 25% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 550 |
| SAT ® Writing | 420 | 530 |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: EWU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 71%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 48% | 28% | 38% | 19% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,351 | $3,138 | $3,146 | $2,889 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.2% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Number in Default | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,967 | 3,048 | 2,418 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,905 | $4,695 | $4,611 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,749 | $13,725 | $13,725 |
| Books and Supplies | $999 | $930 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,459 | $6,549 | $6,234 |
| Other Expenses | $3,708 | $3,600 | $3,528 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,459 | $6,549 | $6,234 |
| Other Expenses | $3,708 | $3,600 | $3,528 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,120 | $3,600 | $2,910 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,071 | $15,774 | $15,273 |
| Out of State | $24,915 | $24,804 | $24,387 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,071 | $15,774 | $15,273 |
| Out of State | $24,915 | $24,804 | $24,387 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $9,024 | $8,655 | $8,421 |
| Out of State | $17,868 | $17,685 | $17,535 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,686 Undergraduate: 9,447 Graduate: 1,239
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,498 Female: 6,188
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,108 Female: 5,339
- Graduate Gender Male: 390 Female: 849
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 8,883 Part-Time: 1,803
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,094 Part-Time: 1,353
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 789 Part-Time: 450
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 180 | 2% |
| American Indian | 209 | 2% |
| Black | 350 | 3% |
| Asian | 393 | 4% |
| Hispanic | 786 | 7% |
| White | 6,990 | 65% |
| Unknown | 1,778 | 17% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 361 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,304 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,724 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,353 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,338 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 597 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 335 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 437 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 227 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.04% |
| Age Uknown | 6 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,544 | 1,291 | 253 |
| Faculty Status | 648 | 442 | 206 |
| Tenured Faculty | 228 | 226 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 143 | - | 143 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 631 | 427 | 204 |
| Primarily Instruction | 631 | 427 | 204 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 147 | 141 | 6 |
| Other Professionals | 275 | 262 | 13 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 491 | 461 | 30 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 267 | 242 | 25 |
| Skilled Crafts | 62 | 61 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 134 | 133 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,315 (423) | $59,529 (229) | $50,341 (194) |
| Professor | $69,244 (127) | $70,598 (85) | $66,505 (42) |
| Associate Professor | $60,625 (85) | $63,109 (54) | $56,299 (31) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,607 (92) | $52,988 (46) | $48,225 (46) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $48,175 (4) | - (-) | $48,175 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,166 (427) | $59,529 (229) | $50,120 (198) |
| Professor | $69,244 (127) | $70,598 (85) | $66,505 (42) |
| Associate Professor | $60,625 (85) | $63,109 (54) | $56,299 (31) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,607 (92) | $52,988 (46) | $48,225 (46) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $1,797,827 | $913,384 | $884,443 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 389 | 181 | 208 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 304 | 139 | 165 |
| Basketball | 26 | 12 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 202 | 75 | 127 |
| Football | 86 | 86 | - |
| Golf | 7 | - | 7 |
| Soccer | 34 | - | 34 |
| Tennis | 19 | 8 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $69,419 | $48,722 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $31,584 | $26,277 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 31 | 14 | 17 |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 47% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 44% |
| Female | 49% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 22% |
| Black | 21% |
| Asian | 31% |
| Hispanic | 45% |
| White | 50% |
| Unknown | 40% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 22% |
| 5 Years | 40% |
| 6 Years | 47% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 12 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 91 | 89 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 9 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 79 | 80 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 21 | 19 |
| Vehicle Theft | 3 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 1 |
| Burglary | 19 | 18 |
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