Eastern Washington University
Cheney, Washington · Public
Eastern Washington University admitted 85% of 6,555 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 920–1100 in the middle half. Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 47% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Eastern Washington University
Enter a score to see whether Eastern Washington University is a reach, target or likely school for you.
It doesn’t look at test scores, so this uses the admit rate (85%) alone.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.
Application deadlines
Eastern Washington University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Regular decision
- July 26, 2027
The application fee is $65, and Eastern Washington University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Eastern Washington University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Eastern Washington University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Eastern Washington University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
Important
- –
Considered
- State residency
Not considered
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.29 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $27,898 in-state and $45,437 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $13,786 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Eastern Washington University’s acceptance rate?
Eastern Washington University admitted 85% of applicants: 5,589 of 6,555 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Eastern Washington University’s application deadline?
Eastern Washington University’s 2026–27 deadline is July 26, 2027. It has no early round on the Common App.
What SAT score do you need for Eastern Washington University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 920 to 1100, with a median around 1010. A score at or above 1010 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Eastern Washington University’s application fee?
The application fee is $65 for 2026–27, and Eastern Washington University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Eastern Washington University have supplemental essays?
No. Eastern Washington University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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