East-West University
816 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605
Chicago, IL 60605
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https://www.eastwest.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 312-939-0111 |
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| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | 4-year college |
| Date founded | 1980 |
| Degrees offered | Associate, Bachelor's |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Campus size | 1 acre |
| County | Cook |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 69 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 73 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 142 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 234 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 234 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 468 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 468 |
| Total enrollment | 468 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 35% |
| Hispanic | 32% |
| White | 2% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 7% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 7 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 29% |
| Number of countries represented | 14 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 31% |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $24,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $24,000 |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
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| Financial aid contact person | Cesar Campos |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 312-939-0111 Ext 1806 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | March 1 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
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| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | Electroneurodiagnostic technology program |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 12,824 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 9,038 |
| Number of female applicants | 19,352 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 14,622 |
| Total number of applicants | 32,176 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 23,660 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Early decision (apply early, must attend if accepted) application deadline | July 1 |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Application fee | $40 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | FERPA form (Require for some: College transcripts) |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| Required exams | SAT or ACT |
| High school GPA | Important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Not considered |
| Standardized test scores | Important |
| High school class rank | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Not considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Life long learning | Yes |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 60% |
| 18 - 23 | 35% |
| 24 - 29 | 4% |
| Average ACT score | 17 |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 2.67 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 70% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 23% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 14% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 37% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 19% |
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| Associate | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Quarters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 35 |
| Student faculty ratio | 20:1 |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 92 quarter hours |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 180 quarter hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Computer course requirements | Yes |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (144) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | East-West University Library |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 9 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Student Government, performing arts, Black Student Union, Latino Student Association, Multicultural Student Association |
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| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
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| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
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| Total enrollment | 468 |