Eastern Oregon University

Eastern Oregon University, also referred to as EOU, is located in La Grande, Oregon, United States. It was established in the year 1929 and was originally known as the Eastern Oregon Normal School. EOU is under the Oregon University System. It is the only Oregon university that does not charge higher tuition fees to out-of-state residents or international students. Students are offered master, bachelor, and associate degrees in subject areas such as nursing, business, and accounting. EOU has three colleges under it:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Education

Eastern Oregon University sponsors more than 70 student clubs and organizations including Chemistry Club, Newman Club, and Track and Field Club. The students also participate in sports such as baseball, basketball, golf, football, and softball.

Eastern Oregon University Highlights

Where Eastern Oregon University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching and liberal arts.
• High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
• Selective admissions.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• Numerous part-time students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Eastern Oregon University was 3,433 in 2007 (2,430 full-time equivalent).

About 46% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 54% of the class.

Undergrads are 81% of enrolled students and graduate students are 19%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 88% are full-time and 12% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Eastern Oregon University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Eastern Oregon University provides on-campus housing for 367 of its 2,430 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Eastern Oregon University Athletics

School sports include football (Frontier Conference), basketball (Cascade Collegiate Conference), baseball (Cascade Collegiate Conference), and track (Cascade Collegiate Conference).

Eastern Oregon University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 79 male students received the aid (men were 63% of those receiving aid) and 46 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 37% of students receiving such aid) .

Eastern Oregon University Admissions (2007)

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