C
Average
Score: 51/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
37/100 · earnings-weighted

Eastern Oregon University

4-Year Public
📍 La Grande, Oregon 97850
Eastern Oregon University campus, La Grande, OR
Eastern Oregon University campus, La Grande, OR. Photo: Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, Attribution via Wikimedia Commons.
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 37%
Outcomes
C+
59/100
Affordability
C+
56/100
Resources
C
50/100
Experience
B
70/100
Prestige
F
23/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

2,798
Total Enrollment
37%
Graduation Rate
67%
Retention Rate
14.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
99%
Acceptance Rate
$17,219
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Eastern Oregon University ▼

14% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$333,073
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,287
1-Year Change
+5.7%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Eastern Oregon University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$50,112
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$43,034
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,500
Median debt at graduation
43%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
34.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 41% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 30th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (OR wage index 0.99). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Eastern Oregon University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities—$60,706+14%#81 of 476#78—
Business Administration, Management and Operations$43,804$59,066-13%#830 of 1176#868$19,757
Fire Protection$58,911—————
Communication and Media Studies$37,143$56,013-1%#271 of 660#272$20,612
Education$44,558$51,176+4%#11 of 27#6$24,874
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$32,584$50,279-8%#405 of 610#423$17,895
Social Sciences$42,347$49,611-13%#25 of 35#25$21,583
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$44,558$48,894+3%#300 of 680#368$22,375
Psychology$27,698$47,816-6%#660 of 1027#665$20,237
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies$31,291$42,838-15%#56 of 63#52$25,000
Biology$35,435————$20,416

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Eastern Oregon University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $333,073
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,287/mo — vs ~$726/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 97850 (3.0% cap, La Grande)

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🏆 Where Eastern Oregon University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#8
Fire Services Administration
of 10 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $8,618 $22,289
Room $6,530
Board $5,060
Total Cost (On-Campus) $28,188 $42,138

Financial Aid

100%
Receive Any Aid
40%
Receive Pell Grants
46%
Take Out Loans
$17,219
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$12,069
$30,001 - $48,000$12,341
$48,001 - $75,000$15,217
$75,001 - $110,000$20,701
$110,001+$21,428

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 88 grads/yr Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 76 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 72 grads/yr Psychology, General 60 grads/yr Accounting 46 grads/yr Fire Services Administration 44 grads/yr Secondary Education and Teaching 41 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 40 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 34 grads/yr Education, Other 31 grads/yr Business/Commerce, General 29 grads/yr English Language and Literature, General 27 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 23 grads/yr Social Sciences, Other 20 grads/yr History, General 19 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 19 grads/yr Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 17 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 15 grads/yr Speech Communication and Rhetoric 14 grads/yr Reading Teacher Education 14 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Eastern Oregon University's top programs commonly pursue.

Recreation and fitness studies teachers, postsecondary
$76k/yr 15,400 jobs
Athletes and sports competitors
$62k/yr 19,100 jobs
Exercise trainers and group fitness instructors
$46k/yr 370,100 jobs
Coaches and scouts
$46k/yr 306,500 jobs
Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr 5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs

Student Demographics

2,798
Total Students
59%
Women
53%
Traditional Age (18-24)
14%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 68%
Hispanic 15%
Black 2%
Asian 3%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 75%
Off-Campus (Renters) 14%
With Family 11%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~395 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 31%
Hybrid (Some Online) 16%
Fully Online 53%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 53%
25-64 (Adult) 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Oregon University?
Eastern Oregon University has an acceptance rate of 99%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Eastern Oregon University?
Tuition at Eastern Oregon University is $8,618 for in-state students and $22,289 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $17,219.
What is the graduation rate at Eastern Oregon University?
The graduation rate at Eastern Oregon University is 37%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Eastern Oregon University a good school?
Eastern Oregon University has a Repit College Score of 51/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Eastern Oregon University?
Eastern Oregon University has a total enrollment of 2,798 students.
Is there rental demand near Eastern Oregon University?
Yes! Approximately 14% of students at Eastern Oregon University live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 395 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology