School Description
Provided by Eastern Oregon UniversityEOU was founded in 1929 as a teachers college and today serves as a regional University and center for education, culture and scholarship. EOU is located in La Grande, Ore., on I-84, 259 miles east of Portland and 177 miles west of Boise, Idaho.
EOU guides student inquiry through integrated, high-quality liberal arts and professional programs that lead to responsible and reflective action in a diverse and interconnected world.
As an educational, cultural and scholarly center, EOU connects the rural regions of Oregon to a wider world. Our beautiful setting and small size enhance the personal attention our students receive, while partnerships with colleges, universities, agencies and communities add to the educational possibilities of our region and state.
EOU offers more than 20 bachelor’s and 3 master’s degree programs. Agriculture, nursing and engineering degrees are available through cooperative partnerships.
Eastern Oregon University
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaEastern Oregon University (or "EOU") is one of seven state-funded, four-year universities of higher education in the State of Oregon and belongs to the Oregon University System. It is the only public university in Oregon that does not charge out-of-state residents and international students higher tuition fees.
Located in La Grande, Oregon the school offers bachelor's and master's degrees.
History
EOU opened its doors in 1929 as Eastern Oregon Normal School, a Teachers College. In 1939, the Oregon Legislature changed the name to Eastern Oregon College of Education. The words "of Education" were dropped from the college's name in 1956. The 1973 Legislature changed EOC's name to Eastern Oregon State College. In 1997, Eastern Oregon State College became Eastern Oregon University.
Campus setting
EOU's location in La Grande is in the heart of the Blue Mountain range between Portland, Oregon and Boise, Idaho just off Interstate 84. Driving to La Grande takes approximately four hours from Portland, three from Boise, five from Seattle, and four from Spokane.
The campus contains 26 buildings, including four living facilities – Alikut Hall, Hunt Hall, North Hall, and South Hall – all of which are co-ed. Eastern's Administration Building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Academics
Academic organization
EOU offers bachelor's degrees and the degrees of MBA, Master of Education and Master of Arts in Teaching. The university offers innovative live business and elementary education programs at a satellite campus in Gresham, Oregon.
The school is composed of the following colleges in order of size:
- College of Business
- College of Education
- College of Arts & Sciences
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northwest
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
- Mascot:
- Mountaineers
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 3,041
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 90%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Eastern Oregon University
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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Business
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Administrative Services
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
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Management
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Business/Commerce
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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History
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History
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Music
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General Music
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Art/Art Studies
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Management
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Business/Commerce
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Communication & Media
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Mass Communication/ Media Studies
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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Life Science
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Biology
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Biology/Biological Sciences
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Biochemistry
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Biology
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Mathematics and Statistics
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General Mathematics
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Natural Sciences
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Chemistry
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General Chemistry
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Chemistry
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Fire Services Administration
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Social Sciences
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Psychology
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Education
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| Percent of Students International: | 1% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 20% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Frontier Conference) Basketball (Cascade Collegiate Conference) Baseball (Cascade Collegiate Conference) Track (Cascade Collegiate Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 5,652 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,365 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 1,288 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,161 | 36% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,290 | 12% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,633 | 29% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,286 | 51% | |
Any Aid: |
75% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 75% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 75% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 440, Math: 440 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 550, Math: 560 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 17% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 23 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 50.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice |
Question: what do you know about eastern oregon university?i got a magazine in the mail about the school, i thought it looked pretty cool, but i want to know from people who went there, to find out what it is like. If you know anything about it, let me know. Thanks. Also if you went there what are the cost to go there and room/board11 months ago
Best AnswerI'm in Boise, Idaho. Despite the fact that LaGrande is only a few hours away, I've actually never heard of EOU, which is odd because we don't have that many state universities near here. I also didn't hear of it in any of the college counseling sessions I went to with my daughter this year. I would check it out carefully, but it might just not be well-known because of its small size. As for LaGrande itself, it's right at the edge of the mountains, a very very small town right off the freeway. Great for hunting, fishing and skiing. The scenery is beautiful. The nearest town of any size is Pendleton, which is about an hour away in clear weather, but can be impossible to get to in the winter due to the high pass. It's about 3 hours to Boise, and you do not have to go over the pass to get here. Oregon has no sales tax; just a little nifty way for you to save some money here and there. All in all, from the website it looks like a very small school, but very nice as well. No out of state tuition is nice too! |
Question: Has anyone heard abot eastern oregon university, I hear the campus is very beautiful.?I have been to the school sight, but i have heard from alot of people that its a very beutiful campus.28 months ago
Best AnswerThe school site has very few pictures and does not do the campus justice. It is a very beautiful campus, but that should not be the deciding factor to if you go there or not. |
