Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Eastern Oregon University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$25K
+
Room
$12K
+
Books
$1,275
=
Sticker Price
$26,718
$25K+$12K+$1,275=$26,718
Your Family Income
Sticker
$26,718
−
Your Aid
$12,510
=
Net Price
$14,208
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Eastern Oregon University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$26,718
Tuition and Fees
$25,431
Room and Board
$11,787
Books and Supplies
$1,275
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$9,570
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$17,148
Eastern Oregon University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$12,563
$30–48k
$11,150
$48–75k
$14,208
$75–110k
$22,566
$110k+
$21,835
Understanding Your Aid Package
Eastern Oregon University has a sticker price of $26,718 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $26,718/year
Average aid: $9,570 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$14,208/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$12,563/year
35% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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35%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
47%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$20,500
Range (25th–75th)$6,714 – $25,341
Median Parent PLUS Loans$15,500
Debt Manageability
0.37x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$50,112
Earnings Growth
+16%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-779
55th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$29,162
25th %ile
$72,357
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Eastern Oregon University Cost & Financial Aid
Eastern Oregon University's published tuition is $26,718 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $14,208—a difference of $12,510.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $12,563 at Eastern Oregon University. 35% of students receive Pell Grants.
Eastern Oregon University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Eastern graduates is $20,500, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $217 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $21,835 at Eastern—still $4,883 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
