PublicTownEastern Washington University
EWU
Cheney, Washington 99004-2496
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
Eastern Washington University is a public institution in Cheney with particular strength in business and psychology.
A mid-sized campus of 6.5K undergraduates with a 20:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
47% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $57,897 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,091.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Officials renamed the city for Cheney by October 1880, prompting him to donate $10,000 to establish the Benjamin P.
- •The first class of teachers began their studies on October 13, 1890, under the administration of W.
- •Sutton took over as principal in 1892 and spearheaded an appropriation of $60,000 in 1895 from the state for a new building, completed in 1896 at the site of the former Academy building.
- •Sutton resigned in 1897, and shortly afterward, Governor John R.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
32.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,053
Programs (135)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
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
67%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
43
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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