Eastern Washington University Graduate Schools

Eastern Washington University (referred to as EWU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Cheney, WA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Eastern Washington University is $13,758 for Washington residents and $29,811 for out-of-state students. The school has 2,675 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 10,892 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Eastern Washington University (referred to as EWU) is a Public, 4 years school located in Cheney, WA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree- professional practice.
The school is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (9/1/1919 - Current).
EWU Directory Information
School NameEastern Washington University (EWU)
Address526 5th Street, Cheney, WA 99004-2496
Phone509-359-6200
Webhttps://www.ewu.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.ewu.edu/apply
Financial Infohttps://www.ewu.edu/apply/financial-aid-scholarships-office
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Eastern Washington University is $13,758 for Washington residents and $29,811 for out-of-state students. The school has 2,675 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 10,892 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 157 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice). Among them, 5 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePublic, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$29,811
$13,758 for Washington Residents
Student Population2,675
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Number of Programs157 graduate programs
(5 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio20 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Eastern Washington University is $13,758 for Washington residents and $29,811 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $424 for Washington residents and $958 for out-of-state students.
Eastern Washington University offers the alternative tuition plans.
Eastern Washington University offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)5 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Eastern Washington University is $13,758 for Washington residents and $29,811 for other students. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 2.92% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
Washington ResidentsOut-of-State
TuitionFeesTuitionFees
2018-2019$11,439$942$26,569$942
2019-2020$11,721$983$27,214$983
2020-2021$12,015$1,026$27,895$1,026
2021-2022$12,353$1,026$27,939$1,026
2022-2023$12,723$1,035$28,776$1,035
The graduate school tuition & fees of EWU is average compared to public graduate schools in Washington. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the Washington graduate tuition is $29,159 (public) / $21,200 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Eastern Washington University$13,758$29,811
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
Washington Graduate Schools$18,390$23,271
Public$15,045$29,159
Private$21,200
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $17,606 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Eastern Washington University. On-campus living costs are increased by 8.73% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $14,367. Off-campus living costs are increased by 2.44% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$12,058$2,760$10,500$3,270
2019-2020$12,405$2,700$10,500$3,360
2020-2021$13,480$3,075$10,500$3,468
2021-2022$13,060$3,132$10,500$3,525
2022-2023$13,739$3,867$10,500$3,867
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $424 for Washington residents and $958 for other students at Eastern Washington University. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 2.90% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Washington ResidentsOut-of-State
2018-2019$381$886
2019-2020$391$907
2020-2021$400$930
2021-2022$412$931
2022-2023$424$958

Graduate Programs at EWU

Eastern Washington University offers 57 graduate programs for Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 929 students have completed their study at Eastern Washington University.
Offered Degrees at Eastern Washington University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree403832
Doctor's degree - other1037
Post Bachelor's Degree16260
Total575929
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Eastern Washington University by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Educational Leadership and Administration program with 32 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Education program with 216 completers.
  • The most popular Doctorate program is the Physical Therapy/Therapist program with 37 completers.
Eastern Washington University offers 57 programs through Master's, Doctorate, and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 929 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 832 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 37 students have earned/completed Doctorate (Practice) program.
  • 60 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture [+] 7 completers-
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning7-
Communication and Journalism [+] 6 completers-
Speech Communication and Rhetoric6-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 7 completers-
Computer and Information Sciences7-
Education [+] (2 completers) 256 completers$52,800
Education216$52,800
Curriculum and Instruction0-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
Special Education and Teaching16-
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching0-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education0-
Mathematics Teacher Education24-
Reading Teacher Education0-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education0-
Social Studies Teacher Education0-
French Language Teacher Education0-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor0-
English Language and Literature [+] 35 completers-
English Language and Literature8-
Creative Writing27-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 13 completers-
Biology/Biological Sciences13-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1 completers-
Mathematics0-
Applied Mathematics1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] (1 completers) 19 completers-
Behavioral Sciences19-
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies [+] 14 completers-
Health and Physical Education/Fitness14-
Psychology [+] 41 completers-
Psychology5-
Developmental and Child Psychology0-
Counseling Psychology10-
School Psychology26-
Human Services [+] 143 completers-
Public Administration22$47,900
Social Work121$45,700
Social Sciences [+] 1 completers-
Social Sciences (other)1-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 5 completers-
Music5-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 101 completers-
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist26-
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist10-
Athletic Training/Trainer6-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling10-
Public Health16-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist33-
Business [+] 170 completers-
Business Administration and Management136$43,300
Accounting34-
History [+] 11 completers-
History11-
Total832
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 37 completers-
Physical Therapy/Therapist37-
Total37
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Architecture [+] 0 completers-
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning0-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 0 completers-
Women's Studies0-
Education [+] (1 completers) 39 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction6-
Educational Leadership and Administration32-
Educational/Instructional Technology0-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education0-
Reading Teacher Education1-
Work and Family Studies [+] (1 completers) 6 completers-
Adult Development and Aging6-
Psychology [+] 0 completers-
School Psychology0-
Human Services [+] 1 completers-
Public Administration1-
Social Work (other)0-
Social Sciences [+] 3 completers-
Economics0-
Geographic Information Science and Cartography3-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 11 completers-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management2-
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling9-
Public Health0-
Total60

Graduate Student Population at EWU

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 2,675 students enrolled into Eastern Washington University graduate schools where it has total 10,892 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 1,992 full-time and 683 part-time graduate students. By gender, 820 male and 1,855 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,6758201,855
Full-time1,9925971,395
Part-tme683223460
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 1,797 White (67.18%), 108 Black/African American (4.04%), 269 Hispanic (10.06%), 131 Asian (4.90%), and 370 students with other races. 13 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,6758201,855
American Indian/Native American321121
Asian1313992
Black/African American1084959
Hispanic26970199
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander523
White1,7975511,246
Two More1253590
Un-Known19560135
Non-resident Alien13310
Eastern Washington University offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 1,318 graduate students (49.27% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 406 graduate students (15.18% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total2,675
Enrolled Online Exclusively1,318
Enrolled Some Online Courses406
Not in Online Courses951
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Eastern Washington University. 1,044 students are aged 20 to 24 (39.03% of total students), 53 students are aged below 20 (1.98%), 83 students are aged above 50 (3.10%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Eastern Washington University.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total2,6758201,855
Under 18202
Age 18-1951843
Age 20-21459110349
Age 22-24585193392
Age 25-29454150304
Age 30-34317116201
Age 35-39447140307
Age 40-4927680196
Age 50-64822359
Over 64101
Age Un-Known101

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