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East-West University Campus Tours & Visits — Chicago, IL

Known for business — close-knit campus

East-West University is a private institution in Chicago with particular strength in business and computer science.

A small campus of 528 undergraduates with a 29:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

23% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $29,963 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,055.

Established

1996

Motto

Excellence in Education

Type

Private research university

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Acceptance

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SAT Avg

528

Undergrads

29:1

Student : Faculty

23%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$29,963

Earnings 10yr

$21,055

Avg Net Price

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

•History East West University was established in 1996 as a non-profit organization.
•After receiving permission from the government under the Private University Act (Act 34) of 1992, East West University was officially launched in 1996.
•Classes began in September 1996 with 6 faculty members and 20 students at the campus located at 43 Mohakhali C/A, Dhaka-1212.

Source: Wikipedia

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$26,100

Books & Supplies$900

Total Cost of Attendance$30,062

Average Net Price$21,055

Median Debt at Graduation$26,986

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,975

$30–48K$25,766

$48–75K$27,556

$75–110K$27,304

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

14.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$7,334

Programs (15)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate22.9%

Freshman Retention36.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$21,236

10 Years$29,963

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

37%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

528

Gender Split

47% / 53%

Women / Men

First Generation

54%

Pell Grant Recipients

80%

Race & Ethnicity

White 2%

Black 35%

Hispanic 32%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 26%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112High

Estimated from IL state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Chicagopop. 2.7M

1 mi(2 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

82 mi(142 min)

Indianapolispop. 880K

164 mi(284 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ORDChicago O'Hare16 mi

MKEMilwaukee76 mi

INDIndianapolis164 mi

Distance to Cities

Chicago, IL1 mi

~2 min drive

Milwaukee, WI82 mi

~2h 22m drive

Indianapolis, IN164 mi

~4h 44m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

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