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E X P LO R E O U R PROGRAMS Your passions deserve a place to grow. Whether you’re drawn to engineering, nursing, education or the fine arts, EWU offers the path to get you there. Find your fit today. Filter by your strengths, degree type or location at ewu.edu/explore.

TOP 5 PROGRAMS NURSING PSYCHOLOGY EDUCATION BIOLOGY CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Programs are subject to change. For the most up-todate information, visit ewu.edu

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E A S T E R N I S I M PAC T F U L

LEARN BY DO IN G

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A NEW A P P R OAC H You won’t just study. You’ll do. As a student at the region’s polytechnic university, you’ll dive into hands-on projects that connect you directly to your future career. Work on real-world challenges, build high-demand skills and gain the exact experience that sets you apart in a competitive job market.

PUSHING THE S TA N D A R D Choose from innovative programs designed to turn your passions into a lasting career. Whether you’re restoring local habitats right on campus, launching a business or engineering community solutions, you’ll build the confidence and expertise you need to lead.

EWU is one of only three universities in the country with a classroom in a national wildlife refuge. ewu.edu/turnbull

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE Conduct environmental research and collaborate in a living laboratory through EWU’s Prairie Restoration Project, gaining hands-on experience restoring over 100 acres of campus farmland to its original condition. ewu.edu/prairie Work directly with local businesses and industry experts at the Catalyst, EWU’s center in Spokane. You’ll learn and innovate inside the region’s first zero-energy building, a facility built for your future. ewu.edu/catalyst Prepare for career success at the Region’s Polytechnic. EWU equips you with hands-on internships, applied research and professional experience that help you stand out. ewu.edu/lookbook 4 | ewu.edu/academics

HANDS-ON LEARNING Whether you’re in biology, education or psychology, you’ll take classroom knowledge and apply it to real-world settings. You’ll study in new research facilities, one-of-a-kind field labs and classrooms built for your success. You’ll work with talented faculty who encourage you to ask tough questions, perform crucial research, solve problems and acquire the skills you need to improve lives around the world.

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

90+

AREAS OF STUDY

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E A S T E R N I S W H E R E YO U B E LO N G

STUDENT LIFE GET AN INSIDER’S VIEW Want to see what campus life is really like? Our student-created TikTok channel gives you a genuine look at everyday moments. You’ll see everything from campus housing and events to relatable and mostly funny memes. It’s a great way to get a feel for EWU before setting foot on campus.

Check it all out on TikTok @easternwauniversity

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STUDENT CLUBS AND GROUPS

1,000+ STUDENT JOBS ON CAMPUS

F I N D YO U R COMMUNITY You’re not just enrolling in a college. You’re joining a community and a family. Your new home gives you new friendships and the chance to build lifelong connections. You’ll also find support at every turn through peer tutors, residence hall mentors, faculty advisors, career counselors and the Eagle Career Network.

W H AT ’ S I T L I K E AT E W U ? Your classes combine lively discussion, hands-on labs and team projects, all rooted in our applied-learning approach. Beyond the classroom, Eastern’s campus comes alive with clubs, events and time with friends. This vibrant community defines the EWU experience. Check out our lookbook for real student stories and a firsthand view of life on campus. ewu.edu/lookbook ewu.edu/studentlife | 7

EASTERN IS HOME

ON-CAMPUS LIVING Want the full college experience? Living on campus makes it happen. Students in our residence halls report higher levels of academic success and happiness, making campus housing a foundational part of the EWU experience. Your residence hall gives you immediate access to hundreds of new friends, a caring support network and neighbors from different cultures. Joining clubs, studying for big tests and grabbing a late-night snack have never been easier. 01

Anderson Hall

02 Pearce Hall 03 snyamncut 04 Streeter Hall

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E A S T E R N I S P E R F E C T LY LO C AT E D

NEARBY

LOV E T H E INLAND NORTHWEST Our region combines small-town charm with big-city life. You’ll find everything from floatable rivers and award-winning urban parks to scenic nature trails and downtown markets packed with delicious food trucks.

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GRAY SQUIRRELS OR SCIURUS CAROLINENSIS IF YOU’RE INTO BIOLOGY

SEATTLE

SPOKANE

COEUR D’ALENE

CHENEY

YAKIMA TRI-CITIES

PORTLAND

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E A S T E R N I S AT H L E T I C

PERFECT FOR R I S I N G AT H L E T E S A N D P A S S I O N AT E FA N S Award-winning recreation center Award-winning intramural sports Championship club teams Conference champions in the NCAA Lose your voice cheering for 12 Division I teams, and celebrate with Eagles across the country after every victory. Just don’t forget to snap a selfie on the iconic red turf before you graduate!

AC T I V E E AG L E S Club sports travel and compete against other colleges across the region. With everything from hockey to rodeo to lacrosse, you help decide what club sports look like at EWU.

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SOAR AS A N E AG LE

THE EWU EXPERIENCE CHECKLIST WATCH A GAME AT

ROOS FIELD

JOIN OR CREATE A

CLUB

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ICE SKATE

GET YOUR FIRST PUB MUFFIN AT

AT THE RECREATION CENTER

THE UNION MARKET

PASS THROUGH THE

BREAK A SWEAT AT THE

PILLARS

FITNESS CENTER

INTERNSHIP

SLED THE HILL

ROCK CLIMB

TAKE A TRIP

RIDE FOR FREE

RACE BEDS

SEE THE NEWEST THEATRE

FIND YOUR GO-TO

HEAR THE SCHOOLHOUSE

BELL RING

AT THE RECREATION CENTER

AT EWU HOMECOMING

LAND AN

WITH EPIC ADVENTURES

PRODUCTION

BEHIND JFK LIBRARY

ON THE SPOKANE BUSES

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E A S T E R N I S VA LU E

EWU HAS THE LOWEST IN-STATE TUITION AND FEES OF ANY PUBLIC UNIVERSITY IN WASHINGTON STATE.

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VALUE

$9,231

Total in-state tuition and fees at EWU

$12,615*

Average tuition and fees at other public universities in Washington

COST OF ATTENDANCE PER SCHOOL YEAR** Washington Resident

WUE Resident***

Non-Resident

Tuition

$8,037

$11,604

$25,032

Fees

$1,194

Books/Materials/Equipment

$510

Food and Housing on Campus****

$16,827

Personal Expenses/Transportation

$3,684

$132

$30,384

$33,951

$47,379

Loan Fees Total Cost of Attendance

COST PER QUARTER EXAMPLE FOR WASHINGTON RESIDENTS One Quarter Tuition

$2,679

Fees

$398

Books/Materials/Equipment

$170

Food and Housing on Campus****

$5,609

Personal Expenses/Transportation

$1,228

Loan Fees Total Cost Per Quarter

$44

This is an estimate of what it may cost a Washington resident to attend EWU for one quarter. Your official bill from EWU usually includes just two costs: • Tuition and fees • Food and housing (if you live on campus) You’ll pay for books, materials, equipment, transportation and personal expenses, too, but EWU will not bill you for them.

$10,128

*Cost of attendance estimates published online as of July 1, 2026, by all four-year public universities in Washington. **Costs are estimates for 2026-2027. ***WUE reduces costs for out-of-state students. To see if you qualify visit ewu.edu/wue. ****Double occupancy room and upgrade meal plan.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

ewu.edu/scholarships

You have two possible ways to earn an EWU scholarship: 1) Apply for admission before the priority deadline of Feb. 1. 2) Complete the annual scholarship application after you apply for admission. Who should complete the scholarship application? You should! If you meet the minimum GPA requirement (usually 2.80) and have submitted an admission application to EWU, you may be considered for an award.

FINANCIAL AID

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Scholarship Application Available

Nov. 1

Best Time to Submit Admission Application

Jan. 15

Scholarship Application Deadline

Feb. 1

Scholarship Review Begins

Late Feb.

Notifications Sent to Recipients

Late April

Use the freshman scholarship calculator to see what you might automatically receive. ewu.edu/scholarshipcalculator

ewu.edu/financialaid

Apply early! Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to apply for financial aid. Undocumented Washington residents can complete the Washington Application for State Financial Aid (WASFA).

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Important Dates:

studentaid.gov EWU’s school code: 003775 wsac.wa.gov/wasfa Use the net price calculator to estimate your eligibility. ewu.edu/calculator

Important Dates: FAFSA or WASFA Application Available

Oct. 1

FAFSA or WASFA Priority Filing Date

Feb. 1

Steps to maximize your aid at EWU: 1) Apply for Admission

Feb. 1

2) Apply for Scholarships

Feb. 1

3) Complete FAFSA or WASFA 4) Review and Accept Aid

Feb. 1

Based on your offer

WESTERN UNDERGRADUATE EXCHANGE (WUE)

ewu.edu/wue

Save more than $13,000 each year when you meet WUE residency requirements. EWU makes college more affordable for out-ofstate students through the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE). Apply by Feb. 1, and you’ll be automatically considered. Even better, the award is renewable for up to four years. WUE helps undergraduate students from these participating western states and territories attend EWU with a lower cost of tuition. Almost all EWU academic programs are open to WUE students on a space-available basis. EWU’s WUE award does not apply to students admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program.

$3,384

Average savings every year at EWU

$13,536

Average four-year savings

EWU STUDENTS RECEIVE:

49% Nearly half of EWU graduates have no student loan debt.

$118.9 million in financial aid including

$10.3 million in scholarships

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APPLY

Apply now! Applications open in August. Priority deadlines for fall applications are Feb. 1. The final deadline to apply is Sept. 1.

APPLY AS A NEW FRESHMAN What To Submit: A completed EWU application through the Common Application or at ewu.edu/apply $65 application fee Unofficial high school transcript

ewu.edu/freshmen How You’ll Be Admitted: If you have a 3.0 cumulative high school GPA or higher and have completed the College Academic Distribution Requirement (CADR) courses listed, you will be admitted to EWU. If you don’t meet these criteria, you can still be admitted. We’ll review your application and identify strengths that show you’re prepared for college.

APPLY AS A TRANSFER STUDENT

ewu.edu/transfer

What To Submit:

If you have under 40 transferable credits

If you have 40 or more transferable credits

A completed EWU application at ewu.edu/apply

$65 application fee

Official college transcripts from attended institutions

Unofficial high school transcript How You’ll Be Admitted: If you meet freshman admission requirements, have completed the College Academic Distribution Requirement (CADR) courses listed and have a cumulative 2.0 GPA in your college-level coursework, you will be admitted to EWU.

How You’ll Be Admitted: If you have a cumulative 2.5 GPA in your college-level transferable coursework, you’ll be admitted. If your cumulative GPA is between 2.0 and 2.49, you must have taken college-level English and intermediate algebra with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Direct Transfer Agreements (DTA): If you have an accepted DTA degree, you will be automatically admitted to EWU with junior standing.

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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS & TRANSFER CREDITS CADR (College Academic Distribution Requirements):

What Will Transfer:

English

4 Credits

• Running Start credits

Algebra I and II, Geometry

3 Credits

• AP credits

Social Sciences/Studies

3 Credits

• IB credits

Lab Science

3 Credits

• Cambridge credits

World Language

2 Credits

• CLEP credits

Senior Math-Based Course

1 Credit

Fine Arts

1 Credit

• College/university credits from regionally accredited institutions

READY TO DECLARE YOUR MAJOR?

CONNECT WITH AN ADMISSIONS ADVISOR

After you apply at ewu.edu/apply, check to see if your program has special application requirements. Visit ewu.edu/programs to find these programs and their special applications.

Questions? Schedule a one-on-one meeting with your admissions advisor by phone, Zoom, text or inperson. Visit ewu.edu/advisor.

Application policies and procedures for the university and individual programs are subject to change. Eastern Washington University does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

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DAILY CAMPUS TOURS Discover our traditions, academics and resources on a tour with a student tour guide. In-person tours are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Monday–Friday. Weekend tours take place on select Saturdays at 11 a.m. during the academic school year. Sign up at ewu.edu/visit.

FALL PREVIEW DAY, SATURDAY, OCT. 17, 2026 Find out if EWU is the right fit for you! Take a deep dive into admissions, financial aid and student life. More info at ewu.edu/visit.

ADMITTED STUDENT DAY, SATURDAY, APRIL 17, 2027 Admitted students can connect with current students and faculty and get all their questions answered. Some presentations and tours are available in Spanish. For up-to-date events, check out our calendar

at ewu.edu/visit.

IMPORTANT DUE DATE: FEB. 1, 2027 • Fall application priority • Financial aid priority • Scholarship deadline Why does Feb. 1 matter? When you complete your admissions application and your FAFSA or WASFA by Feb. 1, you get financial aid priority over students who apply later. This is a pretty big deal if you are seeking grants, work study and other forms of financial aid.

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ewu.edu/chat All information in this booklet is subject to change. To find the most up to date information, visit ewu.edu.