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Eastern Washington University

Cheney, Washington

Eastern Washington University is a public college in Cheney, Washington and has been named to the Best Colleges for Adults award list. The part-time student body is 1,607 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $11,946 and the per-credit hour charge is $224. The school offers on-campus day care, weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.ewu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:No
  • Career services:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • Credit for life experiences:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:No
  • Remedial services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:No
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:No

Demographics

Part-time students
1,607 undergrads
  • Full-time undergrad students:8,685
  • Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,755
  • Pell Grant students:3,833
  • Online and distance education undergrad students:4,582
  • Part-time students
    16%
  • Students over 25 years old
    17%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$224
In-district tuition and fees
$7,733
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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered
6 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences(1)
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
  • Psychology(1)
  • Health Professions and Related Programs(2)
  • Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)
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Outcomes

  • Retention rate for part-time students:35%
  • Graduation rate for part-time students:27%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
296 students
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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