What Eastern Washington costs
Eastern Washington University charges $8,586 a year in published tuition and fees for Washington residents, about $4,293 a semester, and $25,959 a year for students from other states, about $12,980 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $24,478 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $11,676 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Eastern Washington University takes part in the Western Undergraduate Exchange, so students from other western states may pay no more than 150% of in-state tuition. See the full WUE list →
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Getting into Eastern Washington
For fall 2024, Eastern Washington University received 6,581 applications and admitted 5,972 students, and 1,357 enrolled as first-years.
What Eastern Washington students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Eastern Washington University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 144 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 94 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 91 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 88 |
| Business Administration and Management | 81 |
| Health / Medical Psychology | 80 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 71 |
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies | 67 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Eastern Washington
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Gonzaga University, Spokane, Washington: about 15 miles away
- Whitworth University, Spokane, Washington: about 20 miles away
- Washington State University, Pullman, Washington: about 57 miles away
- University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho: about 59 miles away
Colleges like Eastern Washington
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Central Washington University, Ellensburg, Washington: 7,833 undergraduates
- Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls, Oregon: 2,892 undergraduates
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, Pennsylvania: 6,180 undergraduates
- State University of New York at New Paltz, New Paltz, New York: 6,086 undergraduates
- Radford University, Radford, Virginia: 6,038 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Eastern Washington University's acceptance rate? 90.8% for fall 2024: 5,972 of 6,581 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Eastern Washington University? $8,586 a year for in-state students and $25,959 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Is Eastern Washington University part of WUE? Yes. It is on WICHE's September 2026 list of Western Undergraduate Exchange colleges. Requirements vary by college, so check with Eastern Washington University about how to apply and which programs qualify.
How many students go to Eastern Washington University? About 6,200 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Eastern Washington University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Eastern Washington University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Eastern Washington University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
