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East-West University was established in 1980. It is a private institution situated in Chicago, Illinois. The university’s campus consists of two buildings, which are called the East and West Buildings. A number of degrees are offered in diverse areas of study, including English and communication, behavioral and social sciences and mathematics, among others. EWU offers special programs like Islamic Studies and ESL.
EWU offers an active student life and the campus is home to several clubs and organizations, including the Muslim Students' Association, the Latino Student Association, the Black Student Association and the Performing Arts Group. Their official mascot is the Phantom.
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Campus Location816 S Michigan Ave Chicago, IL 60605 USA Main Tel: 31293901111800 Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts and computer science and engineering.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High faculty salary.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| < 1 year certificate | 116 | 9 | | Bachelor | 85 | 6 | | Associate | 48 | 4 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 1,144 in 2007-2008 (1,002 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 8% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 92% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 13,575 | | Books and supplies | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid: East-West University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2008-2009): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 16 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (51 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (14 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (14 awarded) - Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS (96 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS (0 awarded) MEDIA (0 awarded) - Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (8 awarded) - Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (30 awarded) - Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (36 awarded)
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