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Colleges / Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University

Cheney, WA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate88%

Eastern Washington University Student Life

Eastern Washington University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Eastern Washington University has the STEM Advice & Support (STEMAS). In fact, more students participate in the STEM Advice & Support (STEMAS) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Eastern Washington University include Biological Student Organization (BSO), Women in Science at EWU (WiSE), Honors Club and Student American Dental Hygienists? Association (SADHA).

Eastern Washington University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Eastern Washington University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 2%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 1,192
Number of Students Living On-Campus 1,190
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Eastern Washington University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Eastern Washington University students live off campus. In 2023, 2% of undergrads at Eastern Washington University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 98% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Eastern Washington University. There are 1,192 spots available in on-campus housing for all 7,577 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,190 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 65% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Eastern Washington University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Eastern Washington University Athletics

At Eastern Washington University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Eastern Washington University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Equestrian Sports Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Rock Climbing Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Rugby Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Ultimate Frisbee Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Weight Lifting Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Club Teams
Archery Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Sport
Wrestling Intercollegiate Club Teams Intercollegiate Sport

Is Eastern Washington University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Eastern Washington University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Eastern Washington University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Eastern Washington University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Eastern Washington University has Operation ID (engraving); Online bicycle registration; Self-defense classes; Vehicle safety checks; Code Blue stations.

Plan a Visit to Eastern Washington University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Eastern Washington University, take Interstate 90 to Cheney, WA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Spokane International Airport airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Washington you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Eastern Washington University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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Eastern Washington University Students

56%

Women

44%

Men

87%

Full Time

13%

Part Time

95%

In State

5%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

59%

20%

7%

7%

3%

2%

1%

1%

1%

Undergraduate Students

7,577

Graduate Students

3,381

Non-Resident / International Students

58

Eastern Washington University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

10,958

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

88%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$9,381

Out-of-State

$24,612

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Sep 10
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