Eastern Oregon University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,213

4.89% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$15,234

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

98.5%

1,015 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

2,674

59.3% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

38.2%

124 Graduates

About

Eastern Oregon University is a higher education institution located in Union County, OR. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Eastern Oregon University were Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (128 degrees awarded), General Health & Physical Education (56 degrees), and Fire Services Administration (44 degrees).

In 2022, 863 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Eastern Oregon University. 65.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (605 degrees), 4.69 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (129 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Oregon University is $8,213, which is $−15,783 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Eastern Oregon University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 759 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Oregon University is $8,213, which is $15,783 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,234.

In 2022, 67% of undergraduate students attending Eastern Oregon University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,213

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Eastern Oregon University was $8,213. The cost of tuition at Eastern Oregon University is $−15,783 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Eastern Oregon University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,234

2022 Value

0.994%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Eastern Oregon University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,234. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Eastern Oregon University grew by 0.994%.

This chart compares the average net price of Eastern Oregon University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,455

Room and Board

$1,260

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Eastern Oregon University was of $10,455 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.98% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,260. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Eastern Oregon University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

67%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

67% of undergraduate students at Eastern Oregon University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 67% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Eastern Oregon University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Eastern Oregon University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 759 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Eastern Oregon University received 1,015 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 57.1% annual growth. Out of those 1,015 applicants, 1,000 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 98.5% acceptance rate.

There were 2,674 students enrolled at Eastern Oregon University in 2022. 66% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Eastern Oregon University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

98.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

1,000

Accepted Out of 1,015

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Eastern Oregon University was 98.5% (1,000 admissions from 1,015 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 97.7%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 57.1%, while admissions grew by 58.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Eastern Oregon University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

66%

Submission Percentage (2019)

219

Scores Submitted (2019)

66% of enrolled first-time students at Eastern Oregon University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Eastern Oregon University had a total enrollment of 2,674 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Oregon University is 1,587 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,087. This means that 59.3% of students enrolled at Eastern Oregon University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Eastern Oregon University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69.1% White, 14.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Two or More Races, 2.43% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.8% Black or African American, 1.53% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.12% Asian.

Students enrolled at Eastern Oregon University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.1%), followed by White Male (27.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.45%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.1%), followed by White Male (23.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (7.41%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Eastern Oregon University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,674 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Oregon University is 1,587 and the part-time enrollment is 1,087. This means that 59.3% of students enrolled at Eastern Oregon University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Eastern Oregon University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Eastern Oregon University was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Eastern Oregon University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Eastern Oregon University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,848 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
380 enrolled students
Two or More Races
120 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Eastern Oregon University is 69.1% White, 14.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Two or More Races, 2.43% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 1.8% Black or African American, 1.53% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.12% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 110 students (4.11%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 273 more women than men received degrees from Eastern Oregon University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Eastern Oregon University is white (605 degrees awarded). There were 4.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (129 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Eastern Oregon University is Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (128 degrees awarded), followed by General Health & Physical Education (56 degrees) and Fire Services Administration (44 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Eastern Oregon University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Education (297 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (56 degrees), and History (18 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Oregon University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,718,054 people), Secondary school teachers (564,197 people), Education administrators (312,968 people), Other managers (224,396 people), and Postsecondary teachers (206,247 people).

The most specialized majors at Eastern Oregon University in 2022 are Education (297 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (56 degrees), History (18 degrees), English (30 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (44 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Oregon University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Eastern Oregon University are Education (297 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (56 degrees), History (18 degrees), English (30 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (44 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Oregon University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,093,804 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (454,776 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (285,391 people), Legal services (172,327 people), and Computer Systems Design (164,852 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Eastern Oregon University.

Most Common (2022)

Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations
128 degrees awarded
General Health & Physical Education
56 degrees awarded
Fire Services Administration
44 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Eastern Oregon University was Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations with 128 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Eastern Oregon University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

295

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

568

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 295 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Oregon University, which is 0.519 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (568).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Eastern Oregon University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Oregon University in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 0.707 times less than the 75 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Oregon University in Teacher Education & Professional Development, which is 3.12 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 9% of students graduating from Eastern Oregon University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Eastern Oregon University is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
605 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
129 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Eastern Oregon University is white (605 degrees awarded). There were 4.69 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (129 degrees).

2.9% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
412 degrees awarded
White Male
193 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
79 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Eastern Oregon University is white female (412 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (193 degrees).

Operations

Eastern Oregon University employs 34 Associate professors, 28 Instructors and 28 Professors. Most academics at Eastern Oregon University are Male Associate professor (18), Female Instructor (17), and Female Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Oregon University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 43 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 40 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$3.36M - Federal
$3.53M - State
$274k - Local

As of 2022, Eastern Oregon University received $3.36M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $3.53M from state grants and contracts, and $274k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$25.4M

2022 Salaries

6.4%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Eastern Oregon University paid a median of $25.4M in salaries, a 6.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.57% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.286% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.39M

Instructional Salaries

115

Number of Employees

In 2022, Eastern Oregon University paid a total of $8.39M to 115 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

34 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

43 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Eastern Oregon University were Associate professor with 34 employees, Instructor with 28 employees, and Professor with 28 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Oregon University were Office and Administrative Support with 43 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 40 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Associate professor
Female Instructor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Eastern Oregon University was Male Associate professor with 18 employees, Female Instructor with 17 employees, and Female Associate professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Eastern Oregon University.

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