Eastern Washington University

You don’t take things for granted. You got where you are by giving it your all, and you surround yourself with people who are the first to do something amazing.

Welcome to Eastern Washington University. You’re going to love it here.

The personality of EWU
EWU sits squarely in Washington’s sweet spot. The state’s second-largest city is just 20 minutes away, which means jobs and internships (and plenty of Broadway shows and big-name music concerts) are waiting for Eagles.

And when you look at EWU’s students, you see they come from all around the country and all around the world. Nearly half (49%) are the first in their family to go to college, and more than one-third (34%) are ethnically diverse.

130 years of history
EWU is the second-oldest public university in Washington. The University started as a college that trained teachers, but now it’s the economic and academic engine of the Inland Northwest. In fact, more than 100,000 Eagles started their careers here.

EWU is famous for its red football field and its success on the gridiron, but professors and students are proud of the University because it sends so many students to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.

Professors and students also love that the University focuses on getting undergraduate students out of the classroom and into real-world research settings.

Academics
EWU offers 135 fields of study, some of which you can’t find anywhere else in Washington or the Pacific Northwest.

The fastest-growing programs are in science fields, but EWU’s Film, Theatre, and Graphic Design programs have attracted plenty of media attention and awards too.

The newest academic achievement is a major expansion of advising services on campus, which means it’s even easier for you to get advice that helps you graduate in four years.

Location
Whether you’re upgrading your phone at the Apple store downtown or updating your Instagram feed at the summit of Mount Spokane, you’ll find an Inland Northwest hideaway to call your own.

The main campus sits in downtown Cheney, a small community whose heart beats Eagle red.

Just down the road is Spokane, whose motto is “Near nature, near perfect.” And it’s true. 

The city attracts Westsiders (people from Seattle and Portland) because there’s cleaner air, a lot less traffic, and plenty of opportunity to explore the mountains, forests, and lakes that define the region. As an added bonus, the lakeside resort town of Coeur d’Alene is just an hour away.

Applying to EWU
Students should apply by February 1 for priority consideration. Financial aid and scholarship applications are due the same day.