Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR 97850
About Eastern Oregon University
Eastern Oregon University is a public research university in La Grande, Oregon, enrolling about 2,172 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 98.31% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $50,112 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Eastern Oregon University charges about 2.0× the national public median tuition ($11,076).
- Versus the Oregon median, sticker tuition is 8% below.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 43.00%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $50,112.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Eastern Oregon University is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 631% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Oregon University | $11,076 | $17,148 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Oregon (state median) | $11,997 | $10,548 | 42 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Eastern Oregon University really?
Key findings
- Eastern Oregon University charges about 2.0× the national public median tuition ($11,076).
- Versus the Oregon median, sticker tuition is 8% below.
Eastern Oregon University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $11,076
Finding Eastern Oregon University charges about 2.0× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $11,076. That is about 2.0× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Oregon median ($11,997), sticker tuition is 8% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 7% below.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Eastern Oregon University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Eastern Oregon University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Eastern Oregon University is $17,148.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $17,148 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $6,600 above the Oregon median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $2,177 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Eastern Oregon University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Eastern Oregon University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Eastern Oregon University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$11,076
Out-of-state tuition
$25,431
Avg. net price
$17,148
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $12,563 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,150 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,208 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $22,566 |
| $110,001+ | $21,835 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $44,304. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Eastern Oregon University is known for
Top program completions
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other88
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General76
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other72
- Psychology, General60
- Accounting46
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 19% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Eastern Oregon University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Eastern Oregon University is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Eastern Oregon University.
Campus
Location
La Grande, OR
City / state
- ZIP
- 97850
- NCES locale
- Town remote
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is 15% above the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size
Enrollment
2,172
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 4,250
- Graduate
- 392
- Full-time share
- 68%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$20,500
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 34.75%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Eastern Oregon University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Eastern Oregon University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Eastern Oregon University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,530 | $16,755 | $13,373 |
| 2014 | $7,440 | $17,509 | $15,551 |
| 2015 | $7,764 | $17,979 | $15,309 |
| 2016 | $8,004 | $18,645 | $14,607 |
| 2017 | $8,362 | $19,682 | $14,529 |
| 2018 | $8,679 | $20,739 | $15,205 |
| 2019 | $9,084 | $21,729 | $14,300 |
| 2020 | $9,405 | $22,509 | $14,436 |
| 2021 | $9,696 | $22,386 | $15,620 |
| 2022 | $10,041 | $23,226 | $14,532 |
| 2023 | $10,671 | $24,621 | $15,987 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Eastern Oregon University reported total enrollment of about 2,172 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 42% male and 58% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (65.7%), Hispanic or Latino (15.1%), and Two or More Races (5.8%). About 34.75% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
68.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Eastern Oregon University in 2024 is 2,172 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,250 students. Graduate enrollment is about 392 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
29.33% 100% Completion Time
43.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 29.33% of students graduating from Eastern Oregon University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other: 48% male / 52% female
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 46% male / 54% female
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other: 35% male / 65% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Eastern Oregon University graduates earn a median of $50,112 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Eastern Oregon University.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $50,112. Median federal loan debt: $20,500. Average net price used in cost models: $17,148.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Eastern Oregon University graduates report median earnings of $50,112 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Eastern Oregon University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (42 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Eastern Oregon University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Eastern Oregon University graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Eastern Oregon University—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$5.9M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Oregon median 0.36× the median ($16.4M)
- Far West median 0.35× the median ($16.8M)
- U.S. median 0.22× the median ($26.4M)
- Oregon median 0.29× the median ($9,495)
- Far West median 0.38× the median ($7,260)
- U.S. median 0.23× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 55.9%
- Oregon median 4.6 pp above median (51.2%)
- Far West median 10.2 pp above median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 2.1 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $8,548
- Oregon median near the median ($8,834)
- Far West median 0.89× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,792
- Oregon median 0.79× the median ($9,832)
- Far West median 1.1× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 1.1× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Eastern Oregon University at a glance
Eastern Oregon University
Eastern Oregon University is a public institution in La Grande, OR, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, OtherSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, GeneralTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian65.7%Hispanic or Latino15.1%Two or More Races5.8%
Schools near Eastern Oregon University
Other campuses in La Grande, OR when available, plus nearby institutions in Oregon.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within Oregon, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Eastern Oregon University located?
Eastern Oregon University is located in La Grande, OR.
What is Eastern Oregon University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Eastern Oregon University is 98.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,446 applicants and 1,428 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Eastern Oregon University's tuition?
Eastern Oregon University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $11,076 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $17,148 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Eastern Oregon University cost?
Reported tuition is $11,076 and average net price is $17,148 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,787 annually.
What explains Eastern Oregon University's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($17,148), completion (43.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($50,112). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Eastern Oregon University?
Eastern Oregon University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,250 students, White (65.7%), Hispanic or Latino (15.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Eastern Oregon University?
About 46.5% of students at Eastern Oregon University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Eastern Oregon University earn?
Median earnings are $43,034 six years after entry and $50,112 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Oregon University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 43.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Eastern Oregon University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,500.
Is Eastern Oregon University public or private?
Eastern Oregon University is a public institution located in La Grande, OR.
Is Eastern Oregon University an HBCU?
No. Eastern Oregon University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.