Eastern Washington University's published cost of attendance is $24,478. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $9,547, middle-income families pay around $12,292, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,279.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $24,478 |
| Tuition and Fees | $25,959 |
| Room and Board | $15,574 |
| Books and Supplies | $798 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,592 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,886 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $9,547 |
| $30–48k | $10,204 |
| $48–75k | $12,292 |
| $75–110k | $17,596 |
| $110k+ | $22,279 |
Eastern Washington University's published cost of attendance is $24,478. Net price by income band shows how financial aid reshapes that figure: low-income families pay approximately $9,547, middle-income families pay around $12,292, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,279. Azimuth ranks Eastern Washington University #252 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Eastern Washington's aid structure combines federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional funding to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The university participates in standard federal aid programs and processes applications through the FAFSA. For families evaluating affordability alongside earnings outcomes, the combination of moderate net prices and the institution's strong return on investment for business-focused students creates a relatively accessible path to degree completion and post-graduation employment. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $17,148; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $60,781, median federal debt of $19,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $220 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Eastern Washington University earn median earnings of $60,781 four years after enrollment, placing Eastern Washington University in the 46.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,313 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Eastern Washington University in the 71.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Eastern Washington University #768 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Eastern Washington University also sits in the 64.1 percentile for low-income graduate earnings among nonprofit four-year institutions — a historical 10-year Scorecard measure not yet updated to the four-year horizon. The program mix at Eastern Washington University is anchored by Business, which represents the largest share of degree output and drives much of the institution's earnings profile. Subject-Specific Teacher Education stands out as the program combining the broadest cohort scale with the strongest aggregate earnings contribution, making it a key driver of institution-wide outcomes. Subject-Specific Teacher Education, with 151 graduates earning median earnings of $57,915 four years after enrollment, is the highest-earning program at the institution; Azimuth ranks Subject-Specific Teacher Education #29 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . Psychology, General and Biology, General also deliver competitive median earnings — $50,125 and $56,083 respectively — with Azimuth ranking Psychology, General #164 and Biology, General #227 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Rounding out the picture, Business Administration and Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences enroll substantial cohorts and post median earnings of $65,503 and $60,556 respectively, reflecting the breadth of career-ready fields available at Eastern Washington University.
