East-West University

816 South Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60605

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https://www.eastwest.edu/
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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 Certificate or diploma, 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 65
Number of full time, freshmen women 85
Total number of full time freshmen 150
Number of full time, undergraduate men 196
Number of full time, undergraduate women 218
Total number of full time undergraduates 414
Number of part time, undergraduate men 2
Number of part time, undergraduate women 3
Total number of part time undergraduates 5
Total number of undergraduate males 198
Total number of undergraduate females 221
Total number of undergraduate students 419
Total enrollment 419
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 2%
Black 63%
Hispanic 18%
White 3%
Race/ethnicity unknown 1%
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 8%
Number of countries represented 14
Percentage of students 25 or older 31%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
Full time costs are based on x units per year 28 credits
In-state tuition $23,400
Out-of-state tuition $23,400
Fees $1,350
Class load (number of credits taken) Yes
Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) Yes
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 28 credits per year.)
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Financial aid contact person Cesar Campos
Financial aid contact title Director of Financial Aid
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
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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Admissions contact person Bryan Lambert
Admissions contact title Director of Enrollment
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 460
Number of female applicants 548
Total number of applicants 1,008
Total number of applicants accepted 896
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
Racial/ethnic group 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 43%
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Associate Yes
Bachelor's Yes
Academic calendar Quarters
Number of faculty on campus 257
Student faculty ratio 15:1
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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School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
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
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes
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Total enrollment 419
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.