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Find Your Purpose at the Region’s Polytechnic

Discover What Drives You

You don’t need to have it all figured out. Our dedicated educators help you explore what excites you and where you want to go. Inspiration is everywhere: in the classroom, out in the community, and throughout the beautiful landscapes of Eastern Washington.

Turn Passion Into Practice

You won’t just study your future field—you’ll immerse yourself in it. Whether you want to perform onstage, build robots, teach children, write code, or work in healthcare, you’ll learn from expert faculty and gain real-world experience that sharpens your skills.

Launch Your Career

At EWU, career readiness isn’t a bonus—it’s the goal. Our hands-on approach prepares you to lead in tech, media, finance, the arts, and beyond. No matter where you’re headed, you’ll graduate with the skills, experience, connections, and confidence to thrive.

Hands-On Learning For High-Demand Careers

Eastern Washington University is now the region’s polytechnic. With an increased emphasis on real-world, career-focused learning, we’re equipping the next generation of Eagles to take a highly competitive workforce by storm.

Learn how we’re using our polytechnic model to drive results for our students and community.

Where Affordability Meets Excellence

With Washington’s lowest in-state tuition and an abundance of hands-on learning opportunities, EWU provides a high-value education that will help you launch your career. More than 75% of our students receive financial aid—and most of them graduate debt-free.

Estimate Your Costs & Get Financial Aid

EWU students at the semester commencement ceremony.

Experience College, the Eagle Way

Show School Spirit

Show School Spirit

Whether you’re playing or cheering on the team, there’s pride in being an Eagle. Hit up our award-winning recreation center, join a club team, or rep EWU from the stands.

EWU Athletics

Join a Club

Join a Club

From cultural orgs and professional groups to Greek life and gaming, EWU has a club for just about every interest. Don’t see what you're into? Start something new.

Student Life

Get Career Guidance

Get Career Guidance

Our advisors are here to help you land internships, polish your resume, prep for interviews, and plan your next move—plus, you get lifetime access to their support.

Career Center

Feel Safe & Secure

Feel Safe & Secure

Your safety comes first. With a 24/7 on-campus police department, emergency alert systems, and safety escorts, EWU helps you feel protected and supported.

Campus Safety

Level Up at the Library

Level Up at the Library

You'll find more than books here. At this favorite student study spot, you can also get tutoring, visit the Writers’ Center, discuss research with a librarian, or grab a latte.

EWU Library
Average Tuition
per Quarter

$2,500

Students Who
Graduate
Debt-Free

60%

First-Gen College Students

42%

Students
Receiving
Financial Aid

78%

Student to
Faculty Ratio

20:1

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