More selective than 12% of Washington colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose EWU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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EWU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 91% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 92% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is EWU compared with other Washington colleges?
EWU has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Washington colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University | 83% | 62% | $24,488 |
| 11 | Washington State University | 87% | 61% | $14,971 |
| 12 | Whitworth University | 90% | 71% | $26,534 |
| 13 | Saint Martin's University | 90% | 52% | $28,119 |
| 14 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91% | 65% | $12,319 |
| 15 | Central Washington University | 91% | 54% | $18,476 |
| 16 | Eastern Washington University | 91% | 43% | $13,886 |
| 17 | Western Washington University | 93% | 65% | $21,193 |
| 18 | The Evergreen State College | 96% | 41% | $24,319 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Washington colleges →
Who enrolls at EWU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
EWU admissions questions
What is the EWU acceptance rate?
Eastern Washington University accepts 91% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 5,887 of 6,415 applicants were admitted.
Does EWU require the SAT or ACT?
Eastern Washington University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at EWU?
23% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,340 of 5,887).
Is EWU getting harder to get into?
Eastern Washington University accepted 91% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 92% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Eastern Washington University overview