More selective than 0% of Oregon colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $26,718. College Scorecard.
Higher than 11% of Oregon colleges we cover and 30% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 15% of Oregon colleges we cover and 41% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
EOU acceptance rate & admissions
Of 1,446 applicants, Eastern Oregon University admitted 1,428 and 267 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
EOU tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Oregon residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What EOU costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Eastern Oregon University took 4.4 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Oregon. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,563 | $55,528 | 4.1 years |
| $30–48k | $11,150 | $49,283 | 3.6 years |
| $48–75k | $14,208 | $62,799 | 4.6 years |
| $75–110k | $22,566 | $99,742 | 7.4 years |
| $110k+ | $21,835 | $96,511 | 7.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (25% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($50,112) minus $36,549 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OR (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $13,563 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
EOU majors, earnings & careers
Eastern Oregon University offers 34 bachelor's majors across 9 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Business & Finance · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Science & Math · 5
- Arts & Design · 3
- Education · 3
- Technology & Computing · 3
- Communications & Media · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
Highest-earning majors at EOU
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $60,706 | — |
| Business Administration | $59,066 | $26,750 |
| Communications | $56,013 | $29,801 |
| Education, Other | $51,176 | $25,732 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $50,279 | $25,000 |
| Social Sciences, Other | $49,611 | $29,750 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $48,894 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $47,816 | $25,000 |
Quick list of all 34 majors
- Accounting—
- Agricultural Business—
- Biochemistry—
- Biology—
- Business—
- Business Administration$59,066
- Chemistry—
- Communications$56,013
- Computer and Information Sciences—
- Data Analytics—
- Economics—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$48,894
- Education, Other$51,176
- English—
- Fire Protection—
- Health Administration—
- History—
- Information Technology—
- Interdisciplinary Studies$42,838
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$50,279
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$60,706
- Mathematics—
- Music—
- Philosophy—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$47,816
- Public Administration—
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other—
- Public Relations and Advertising—
- Social Sciences, Other$49,611
- Special Education—
- Studio Art—
- Sustainability Studies—
- Theatre—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in La Grande
2 bedrooms $1,114.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 17 inches of rain a year, 9 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Union County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Union County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare EOU with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Oregon by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Oregon University | 98% | $17,148 | 43% | $50,112 | This school |
| Western Oregon University | 98% | $17,237 | 47% | $51,815 | |
| Southern Oregon University | 89% | $16,732 | 43% | $49,175 | |
| Oregon Institute of Technology | 95% | $15,706 | 54% | $72,273 | |
| Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | 63% | $18,048 | 56% | $64,010 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Eastern Oregon University would cost you $89 less per year than Western Oregon University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Eastern Oregon University, mostly from a higher estimate for personal & travel costs (+$1,938).
- Eastern Oregon University gives aided families $1,745 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Oregon resident | EOU | Western Oregon University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,076 | $11,879 | −$803 |
| Books & supplies | $1,275 | $1,125 | +$150 |
| Housing & meals | $11,658 | $11,610 | +$48 |
| Personal & travel | $4,584 | $2,646 | +$1,938 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,875 | −$2,198 | +$323 |
| Sticker price | $26,718 | $25,062 | +$1,656 |
| Average grants | −$9,570 | −$7,825 | −$1,745 |
| You pay | $17,148 | $17,237 | −$89 |
“+” means EOU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about EOU
What is the EOU acceptance rate?
Eastern Oregon University accepts 98% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 1,428 of 1,446 applicants were admitted.
How much does Eastern Oregon University cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $26,718 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $17,148 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $12,563 and families earning $110k+ pay $21,835.
How much do EOU graduates earn?
Former Eastern Oregon University students earn a median $50,112 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the EOU graduation rate?
43% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 71% return for their second year.
How long does a EOU degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Eastern Oregon University costs about $62,799 after grants ($14,208 a year for 4.4 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $50,112 ten years after starting, $13,563 more than high school graduates in Oregon ($36,549), so the cost is repaid in 4.6 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Eastern Oregon University: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-oregon-university (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).