Eastern Oregon University (EOU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	400
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	98%
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	38%

Located in La Grande, Oregon, EOU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. EOU operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

The acceptance rate of 98% indicates that EOU is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Eastern Oregon University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at EOU is reported to be 38%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Oregon state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 54% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at EOU is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oregon is 74%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at EOU do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

97.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,696

Cost of attendance at Eastern Oregon University in 2022 for students from Oregon.

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Oregon's average	$11,345
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$22,386

Cost of attendance at Eastern Oregon University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Oregon's average	$30,794
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Eastern Oregon University received on average $7,289 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,289

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	100	34%	$5,086	$508,556
Other Federal Grant	158	53%	$4,743	$749,423
State Grant/Scholarships	98	33%	$3,366	$329,866
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	247	83%	$3,687	$910,713
Total Grant & Scholarships	273	92%	$7,289	$1,990,002

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Eastern Oregon University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Eastern Oregon University students is 38.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.8%.

38.2%

African American 36.4% 4 students
white 38.6% 86 students
unknown 33.3% 7 students
hispanic 47.4% 9 students
International Students 44.4% 4 students
Mixed Race 31.6% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Football Frontier Conference
Baseball Cascade Collegiate Conference
Basketball Cascade Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Cascade Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Eastern Oregon University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Eastern Oregon University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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