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Eastern Washington University
526 Fifth Street
Cheney, WA 99004
Official telephone: (509) 359-6200
Toll-free telephone: (888) 740-1914
Fax number: (509) 359-6927
Website: www.ewu.edu
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| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
4,138 men, 5,700 women, 9,838 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
3,527 men, 4,879 women, 8,406 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
611 men, 821 women, 1,432 total |
| Total graduate students: |
406 men, 917 women, 1,323 total |
| Full-time graduate students: |
197 men, 447 women, 644 total |
| Part-time graduate students: |
209 men, 470 women, 679 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
22 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Northwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
9% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 5.0% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 2.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 4.0% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 7.6% | Hispanic |
| 66.7% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.6% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 13.9% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 3.1% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.9% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 4.1% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 6.9% | Hispanic |
| 64.7% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 1.3% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
| 18.1% | race/ethnicity unreported/unknown |
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| Campus size: |
330 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Cheney, WA |
| Population of city/town: |
10,070 |
| Nearest major city: |
Spokane, WA |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
16 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
195,500 |
| Online campus map: |
www.ewu.edu/new/maptours |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (93%)
- sorority housing (1%)
- fraternity housing (1%)
- married-student apartments (5%)
- special housing for disabled students
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
74% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
19% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, Smoking prohibited in public buildings/facilities. |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
yes |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
750 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Curriculum Lab, maps, Federal Depository for government documents, Archives & Special Collections, Digital Archive Collections, Riverpoint Campus Library- Spokane (in conjunction with Washington State University) |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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EWU Planetarium, State Crime Lab, State Archive Building, Cheney Normal School Heritage Center, Indian Education Center, Historic Showalter Auditorium |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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writing, math, study skills, English |
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| Additional services offered: |
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placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, special housing, adaptive equipment, braille services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
partially |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
9 |
| Number of fraternities that have chapter houses: |
5 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
8 |
| Number of sororities that have chapter houses: |
4 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
The Easterner |
| Number of honor societies: |
7 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
109 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Berean Bible Study, Lutheran Campus Ministry at EWU, Northwest Collegiate Ministries, Muslim Student Association, United Methodist Student Movement, United Ministries, Campus Crusade for Christ, Catholic Newman Center, Chi Alpha Christian Gathering, CrossPlay, Faith on Campus, IMPACT, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Latter Day Saint Student Association (LDSSA) |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Lambda Theta Alpha, Native American Student Association, NASA, O eMe Te, Latino Brotherhood, Phi Beta Sigma, R.A.I.C.E.S., Zeta Phi Beta, Delta Sigma Theta, Black Student Union, EWU French Club, Hui 'O Hawaii, Indian Student Association, International Student Association, Korean Students Association, Latinas Leales, M.E.Ch.A. |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Associated Students of Eastern Washington University, Computing Gaming Club, Distinction, Co-Ed Water Polo Club, Collegiate Forensic Society, Creating A Rape Free Environment (C.A.R.E), Cycling Club, Bacchus & Gamma, Badminton Club, Boxing Club, American Chemical Society, Baseball Club, Criminal Justice Club, Aikido Club, Anime Club, Team Red, Technology Club, The Charity Club, Triathlon Club, VOX: Voices of Planned Parenthood, Water Ski Club, Women's Fastpitch Softball Team, Womens Lacrosse, Dance Force, Womens Volleyball Club, Wrestling Club, Young Democrats, Washington Student Lobby, Debate Team Association, DJ Club, Eagle Ambassadors, Eagle Entertainment, Eastern Environmental Club, Geology Club, Helping Ourselves Means Education (HOME), African Alliance, Ice Hockey Club, Impact Northwest, Independent Filmmakers Club, International Affairs Club, Intermural sports, Investment Club, Karate Club, McNair Scholars, Mock Trial team, Model United Nations, Anthropological Society, Music Educators National Conference, National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, Northwest Boulevard, Northwest Human Resources Management Association, Pre-Med/Pre-Dental Society, Public Relations Student Society, Ranger Club, The Rock, Rugby club, Runnin' Raiders Study Group, Association for Computing Machinery, Student Alliance for Equality, Scotts Guard Regiment, Student Education About Lifestyles, Scary Feminist, Soccer Club, Society of Physics Students, Softball Club, Student Association of Social Workers, Students in Free Enterprise, Students of Sociology Union, Association of Student Planners, Swim Club, Sigma Tao Iota (STI), Student Alliance for Equality (SAFE), Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA), Studio 102 (Art Club), Residential Hall Association (RHA), Pre-Vet Club, Pro-Life Club, Psychology Club, NARAL, ACE (All Created Equal), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), National Association of Black Accountants (NABA), National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA), Northwest Collegiate Ministries, Marketing Association, Muslim Student Association, Latter Day Saint Student Association (LDSSA), Live Action Role Play (L.A.R.P), Loud Poets' Society, Lutheran Campus Ministry at EWU, Club Sports, Lutheran Campus Ministry at EWU, Kendo Club, Klassiks Klub, Journalism Club, IEEE Eagles , Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Health and Fitness Majors Club, Health Services Administraion Organization, Humanist Action League of Eastern Washington University, Gallery Program, College Republicans of EWU, Genocide Has No Boundaries, Graduate Student Association, Faith on Campus, Film Society, French Club, Eagle Fencing Club, Eagles Paintball Club, Eastern Archery Club, Eastern Gamers Federation, Eastern Reading Council, Composers Forum, Eastern Washington Ultimate, EWU Hip Hop Group, EWU Mens Golf Club, EWU Racquetball Club, EWU Skeet and Trap Club, EWU Student Chapter of ASCD, EWU Tennis Club, EWU Women's Volleyball Club, Digital Photography Club, Disney College Program Alumni Association |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Michael Westfall, Interim,
Interim Athletic Director - Senior Woman Administrator |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Pam Parks |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Athletic Director
Pamela Parks
Eastern Washington University
207 Physical Education Building
Cheney, WA 99004-2496 |
| School colors: |
red and white |
| School mascot: |
Eagle |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Big Sky Conference (Division I, Football I-AA) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's basketball | yes | |
| Men's cross-country | yes | |
| Men's football | yes | |
| Men's tennis | yes | |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | |
| Women's basketball | yes | |
| Women's cross-country | yes | |
| Women's golf | yes | |
| Women's soccer | yes | |
| Women's tennis | yes | |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | |
| Women's volleyball | yes | |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
3% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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court, field, and recreation center |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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baseball, basketball, bowling, football, golf, soccer, softball, volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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aikido, baseball, boxing, hockey, karate, tae kwon do, soccer, volleyball |
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| Club sports for women: |
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aikido, boxing, karate, rugby, softball, tae kwon do, volleyball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Spokane, WA (16 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Spokane, WA (16 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Spokane, WA (16 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Cheney, WA (1 mile) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
42% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
fair |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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business, industry, education, government |
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