Campus & Student Life at Eastern Washington University

Home to about 10,292 undergraduates in 2020, Eastern Washington University is a large, public university located in Cheney, Washington. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Eastern Washington University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Eastern Washington University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Eastern Washington University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Eastern Washington University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Eastern Washington University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Eastern Washington University Disability Services.

Eastern Washington University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Eastern Washington University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Eastern Washington University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Eastern Washington University for Veterans Guide.

Eastern Washington University offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Eastern Washington University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University has a comparatively large, student body. There were 10,292 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 8,685 (84.4%). Part-time attendance was 1,607 (15.6%).

Eastern Washington University is Ranked #805 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Eastern Washington University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Eastern Washington University #805 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Eastern Washington University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Eastern Washington University Diversity Guide.

Eastern Washington University Competes in the NCAA

Eastern Washington University has a total of 416 student athletes, 198 men and 218 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Eastern Washington University Athletics