East-West University

816 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605

http://www.eastwest.edu/

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Welcome to East-West University, a private academic institution that for nearly 25 years has been helping hundreds of Chicago Public School students realize their dream of a college education and a better life. A dream that for many would have been unobtainable due to the high costs of higher education.

Since it was founded in 1980, East-West has made affordability, quality instruction, small class size and convenient location the hallmarks of its reputation. A comprehensive financial aid package is available, including institutional scholarships to most students. The annual tuition and fees are among the lowest of any private university in the Midwest.

Located in Chicago’s bustling South Loop area and easily accessible by public transportation, East-West offers bachelor's degrees in such fields as business administration, computer and information science, electronics technology and the liberal arts. In addition, one- and two-year certificates are offered in various areas.

The University has also won acclaim for its electroneurodiagnostic technology (ENDT) program, which trains students to become multi-skilled professional allied health technologists. The success of ENDT has enabled East-West to establish affiliation agreements with such prestigious hospitals as Loyola University Medical Center, Evanston Hospital and the University of Chicago Hospital. It has helped fuel the growth of the campus, which has nearly tripled in enrollment since 1990.

For a relatively small institution, East-West boasts a sizable number of international students. Contributing to the diversity has been an infusion of native speakers of Arabic, Bulgarian, Chinese, Hindi, Korean, Mongolian, Polish, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Singhalese, Spanish, Thai and Urdu.

To better accommodate its students, faculty and staff, the University has recently implemented a state-of-the-art computer technology system and multi-media center.

Co-curricular (outside of the classroom) activities are intended to provide students with the opportunity to be better prepared to fulfill the duties of citizenship in a democratic society and enrich their educational and personal development. Such goals may be accomplished through cultural and social activities, volunteer programs related to the instructional program, athletics and student government.

The University encourages and supports the formation of student organizations and clubs that allow students to work together towards a common goal. All organizations must be approved by the University.

East-West University is primarily a COMMUTER SCHOOL, which means that the majority of our students commute to campus from their residences. East-West University does not have any official student housing accommodations. This helps to keep the cost of education at a minimum*. However, East-West University does offer assistance for eligible students who still wish to pursue independent housing opportunities.

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East-West University

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This article is about the university in Chicago, USA. For the university in Dhaka, Bangladesh, see East West University.

East-West University

East-West University is a private, non-profit, non-denominational college in Chicago's South Loop neighborhood. The University was founded in 1980. East-West offers two and four year degrees and certificates. The university has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1983.

The university is housed in two buildings connected by a bridge on the third floor. The East Building at 816 S. Michigan was the original home of the university when it opened on September 5, 1980. In 1999, the university acquired The Loftrium Building, also known as the West Building, at 819 S. Wabash Avenue. In 2006, East-West acquired a lot on the southeast corner of 9th Street and Wabash Avenue intended to accommodate classrooms, offices, parking, and student housing.

Student body

East-West recorded an enrollment of 1154 students in fall 2007. More than 60% of East-West students are African-American and approximately 15% are Latino, making East-West one of the only majority-minority private four-year colleges in Illinois. The university also has a high percentage of foreign students.

East-West Perspectives

The East-West Perspectives lecture series has attracted prominent speakers such as architect Jeanne Gang, journalist Salim Muwakkil, investment manager Louis Holland, author and labor lawyer Thomas Geoghegan, former Chicago Tribune columnist Mike Conklin, and Beyond the Beltway host Bruce DuMont. The lectures are free, and held on the third Tuesday of the month in October, November, January, February and March; and the third Wednesday of the month in April and May.

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Quick Facts

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Location:
Midwest: Setting:
Large City Setting: Type:
Private: Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,006: On Campus Housing:
Unavailable: Full Time Students:
99%: Athletic Programs:
Unavailable

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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 11,415: Students Receiving Aid:
98%

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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30: Selectivity:
Open Admissions

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Degree Programs at East-West University

Associate's Level Programs

Arts & Humanities
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  - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
    
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Business
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  - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
    
    Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation.
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  - Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
    
    A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing; systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation.
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  - Computer and Information Sciences
    
    A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
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Bachelor's Level Programs

Arts & Humanities
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  - English Language and Literature
    
    A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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Business
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  - Business Administration and Management
    
    Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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  Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.
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Mathematics and Statistics
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- General Mathematics
  
  A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
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Technician Careers
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  - Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
    
    A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing; systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation.
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  - Computer and Information Sciences
    
    A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
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Certificate Programs at East-West University

Arts & Humanities
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  - English Language and Literature
    
    A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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- General Studies See more schools with programs in General Studies
  - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
    
    A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
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Business
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  - Business Administration and Management
    
    Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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Interdisciplinary Studies
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- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
  
  Any instructional program that is derived from two or more distinct programs to provide a cross-cutting focus on a subject concentration that is not subsumed under a single discipline or occupational field.
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Technician Careers
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- Engineering Technology See more schools with programs in Engineering Technology
  - Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
    
    A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of electrical, electronics and communication engineers. Includes instruction in electrical circuitry, prototype development and testing; systems analysis and testing, systems maintenance, instrument calibration, and report preparation.
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Technology
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- Software Development See more schools with programs in Software Development
  - Computer and Information Sciences
    
    A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time

Full-Time 99%

Part-Time 1%

Race/Ethnicity

African-American 81%

Hispanic 13%

Other 4%

Caucasian 2%

Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State

In-State 99%

Out-of-State 1%

Top States for Incoming Freshman

Illinois 99%

Missouri 0%

Indiana 0%

Percent of Students International:	11%

Percent of Students International:

11%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available:	No

On-Campus Housing Available:


Tuition & Fees (undergraduate)	Expenses
Published Tuition and Fees:	$ 11,415
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:	$ 10,950
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:	$ 465
Financial Aid	Avg. Amount Received	% of Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grants:	$ 2,454	90%
State and Local Grants:	$ 3,327	72%
Institutional Grants:	$ 1,449	26%
Student Loans:	$ 2,284	41%
Any Aid:		98%

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate:	100% (Open Admissions)

Acceptance Rate:

100% (Open Admissions)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee:	$ 30.00

Application Fee:

$ 30.00

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