The Region's Polytechnic
You won't just study—you'll dive into hands-on projects that connect you directly to your future career. As a student at the region's polytechnic university, you'll work on real-world challenges, build valuable skills and gain experience that helps you stand out in a competitive job market.
The New York Times ranked EWU as a top school for social mobility.
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- Enjoy Washington’s lowest in-state tuition and fees
- Join over 50% of EWU students who graduate debt free
- Choose from majors that lead to careers in 19 of the 20 fastest-growing industries in Washington
- Top programs you can't find anywhere else like our Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
- Start your career early with EWU-only college internships and personalized job advice
- Get automatic membership to the Eagle Career Network
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Whether you're majoring in biology, education or psychology, you'll take classroom knowledge and apply it to real-world settings.
You'll study in new research facilities, classrooms and one-of-a-kind field labs at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge. These opportunities will set you apart from students at other colleges.
You'll work with talented faculty who encourage you to ask tough questions, perform crucial research and solve problems.
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Employers, graduate schools and community leaders all say the same thing: EWU students have the hands-on experience that makes them well prepared to tackle the demands of the workplace.
Many EWU graduates are succeeding in careers with well-known companies, holding critical positions both locally and globally
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Affordable + Amazing
We hear you: no student wants high debt at the start of their career. Nearly half of all EWU students graduate without student loans.
EWU figures are in-state tuition and mandatory fees for 2024-2025. All cost at other universities are for the 2024-25 academic year and come from in state costs and fees published on each university’s website as of August, 2025.
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EWU offers WUE (Western Undergraduate Exchange) or an alternative non-resident tuition discount based on your academic qualifications.
The tuition savings for WUE recipients is nearly $15,000. That’s a huge benefit you can take advantage of.
The best part is your award is automatic.
WUE Territories: Guam, Mariana Islands (CNMI), Federal States of Micronesia
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Find Your Passion
Every EWU program is built to help you develop the skills and experiences you need to get noticed in the job market.
1 of 3 universities in the nation with a research facility on a national wildlife refuge
The only industrial robotics and automation program in the Northwest
200+ health care professionals graduate each year (over 140 in direct clinical roles)
Top 5 Majors at EWU
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Go Eags
You’re not joining a college. You’re joining a family. Your new home gives you friendships, a chance to explore new cultures, and the opportunity to create memories that last forever.
EWU’s facilities — the ice rink, climbing walls, aquatic center, courts and gyms — are nationally ranked in the top 50 by students.
Campus Safety
EWU is one of the safest public university campuses in Washington, and one of the top 100 safest campuses in the United States, according to National Council for Home Safety and Security. The biggest contributor is the shared commitment of faculty, staff and students.
Welcoming All Students
EWU has six cultural centers and lounges open to all students. The campus community includes students from all 50 states and 64 countries, with over 40% being the first in their families to attend college. EWU thrives on all kinds of diversity, and so will you.
Life On Campus
Want the full college experience? Living on campus is the only way to get it. When you live on campus you’re more likely to have higher grades and graduate on time. That means more hours to create the next big thing.
Adventure Time
Cheney and Spokane combine small town life and city life, photogenic landscapes and national technology conventions. It's one of the most beautiful places in the country.
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Minute Drive
Spokane is the second-largest city in Washington. It has everything students love: An international airport, nightlife, internships, malls, cafes, parks, employers and more.
20 - 40
Minute Drive
Mountains, lakes, rivers, bike trails, wildlife, waterfalls: The region is gorgeous and ready-made for your next trek.
Spokane is consistently named one of the top places to live by livability.com.
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