- Acceptance rate: 91% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.29, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- Average net price: $13,786 a year (2022–23)
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Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Eastern Washington University reviews each application.
Eastern Washington University average GPA
Eastern Washington University reported an average high school GPA of 3.29 for its first-year students, in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 | |
| 1.00–1.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Eastern Washington University acceptance rate
Eastern Washington University admitted 5,972 of 6,581 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 91%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Eastern Washington University is a public 4-year university in Cheney, Washington, with 6,952 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Eastern Washington University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Eastern Washington University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Eastern Washington University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,786 a year at Eastern Washington University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Eastern Washington University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Eastern Washington University admitted 91% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Is Eastern Washington University test optional?
No, it's test blind: Eastern Washington University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Eastern Washington University?
A lot: Eastern Washington University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Eastern Washington University?
Eastern Washington University's acceptance rate was 91% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,972 of 6,581 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Eastern Washington University?
Eastern Washington University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.29, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What GPA did Eastern Washington University's first-year students have?
39.6% of Eastern Washington University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (21.6%) had 2.50–2.99, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Eastern Washington University?
It would be within the usual range there: 28.6% of Eastern Washington University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 91% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
Does Eastern Washington University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Eastern Washington University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does it matter at Eastern Washington University if a parent went there?
No. Eastern Washington University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is the average net price at Eastern Washington University?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,786 a year at Eastern Washington University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Sources
- College Navigator: Eastern Washington UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Eastern Washington University Common Data Set 2025–26Eastern Washington University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
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