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Eastern Washington University Healthcare Programs

Eastern Washington University is a public institution located in Cheney, WA. A Town On The Edge Of An Urban Area offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Eastern Washington University Rankings

EWU has earned the following rankings for healthcare programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
College Major Best Value	#1 of 3	State — Washington
College Major Best Value	#1 of 4	State — Washington
College Major Best Value	#1 of 2	Region — Far Western
College Major Best Value	#1 of 1	State — Washington
Overall Quality	#2 of 9	State — Washington
Overall Quality	#2 of 18	State — Washington
Overall Quality	#3 of 3	State — Washington
Overall Quality	#3 of 4	State — Washington

Where Is Eastern Washington University?

Contact information for EWU are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	526 5th Street, Cheney, WA 99004-2496
Phone:	5093596200
Website:	www.ewu.edu/
Admissions:	www.ewu.edu/apply/
Financial Aid:	www.ewu.edu/apply/financial-aid-scholarships-office/

How Do I Get Into EWU?

You can apply to EWU online at: www.ewu.edu/apply

EWU is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for EWU

This is what EWU looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into EWU?

EWU admits 91%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 23% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at EWU can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,558	2,305	90%
Women	4,020	3,664	91%

Can I Afford Eastern Washington University?

The average net price after aid at EWU is $13,091. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$7,521
In-State Fees	$1,065
Out-of-State Tuition	$25,518
Out-of-State Fees	$1,065
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,586
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$26,583

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 18% of students at EWU receive some form of financial aid (1,321 students).

Nearly 66% of students at EWU receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,610 per student.

35% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,195.

Student Loan Debt

35% of EWU undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,280 per year.

Eastern Washington University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 4,958 students enrolled at EWU. EWU is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 6,517 undergraduate students at EWU, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Eastern Washington University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	188
Black or African American	280
Hispanic	1,218
White	3,988
American Indian/Alaska Native	65
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	26
Two or More Races	443
Non-Resident	39

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at EWU break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Washington	1,262
California	17
Montana	12
Alaska	11
Idaho	8

Additionally, approximately 0.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Eastern Washington University Graduate Student Diversity

3,495 of EWU’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at EWU, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Eastern Washington University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	202
Black or African American	230
Hispanic	440
White	2,240
American Indian/Alaska Native	38
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	20
Two or More Races	213
Non-Resident	20

Online Learning at Eastern Washington University

EWU provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

2,702 undergraduate students at EWU took at least one online class — of those, 879 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 378 students took at least one online class and 2,693 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Healthcare Programs at Eastern Washington University

Below are the healthcare majors are available at EWU, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Public Health	22	149	—	181
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions	4	29	—	70
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services	23	24	—	47
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions	45	1	—	47
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	27	—	—	27
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions	14	9	—	27
Health and Medical Administrative Services	3	—	—	9
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	—	7	—	9

Academic Programs at Eastern Washington University

EWU offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

EWU maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.