Eastern Washington University Acceptance Rate
Cheney, Washington · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,415
- Admitted
- 5,887
- Yield
- 22.8%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Eastern Washington University's acceptance rate has risen from 74.4% in 2014–15 to 91.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,987 to 6,415 (+29%) over that period.
Its 91.8% rate makes Eastern Washington University more selective than about 17% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 19 tracked Washington schools, it is more selective than about 5%.
Eastern Washington University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 22.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,987 | 3,710 | 74.4% | 1,642 |
| 2015–16 | 5,166 | 4,240 | 82.1% | 1,724 |
| 2016–17 | 4,224 | 4,033 | 95.5% | 1,712 |
| 2017–18 | 4,446 | 4,277 | 96.2% | 1,634 |
| 2018–19 | 8,374 | 5,311 | 63.4% | 1,780 |
| 2019–20 | 5,297 | 5,069 | 95.7% | 1,826 |
| 2020–21 | 5,618 | 4,435 | 78.9% | 1,534 |
| 2021–22 | 4,232 | 4,108 | 97.1% | 1,305 |
| 2022–23 | 4,666 | 4,485 | 96.1% | 1,368 |
| 2023–24 | 6,415 | 5,887 | 91.8% | 1,340 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,816 | 3,504 | 91.8% |
| Men | 2,531 | 2,318 | 91.6% |
| Unknown | 68 | 65 | 95.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Eastern Washington University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Eastern Washington University's acceptance rate?
Eastern Washington University's acceptance rate is 91.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,887 admitted of 6,415 applicants).
Is Eastern Washington University test optional?
Eastern Washington University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Eastern Washington University?
Eastern Washington University received 6,415 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,887.
Is Eastern Washington University getting harder to get into?
Eastern Washington University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.4% in 2014–15 to 91.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.ewu.edu/.