Unique strength within diversity. At East-West University, unique sense of identity prevails. Strength of the university comes from its concerned and caring faculty and staff. Within the environment of East-West is a sense of community. Finally, diversity is the real strength of East-West University. East-West University was founded in 1980 with the mission of providing quality, affordable, multi-cultural, and forward-looking higher education to Chicago and the world. The institution has grown and prospered over the years, from a noble idea to a significant institution of higher learning accommodating nearly 1200 students. East-West has repeatedly been cited as having the lowest tuition among private schools in the Chicago area, making a higher education with personal attention more accessible. East-West has one of the highest percentages of international students of any baccalaureate school in the nation; it is the only majority-minority four year college in the state of Illinois; the faculty and staff is among the most diverse of any institution of higher learning in the nation; its graduates have spread throughout the world making a difference; and its close-knit, family atmosphere has been successful in helping students to meet the challenges of making it through college to graduation.
School Highlights
East-West University serves 487 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 487 students
Private-state tuition: $19,545
Acceptance Rate: 41%
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
The student population of East-West University has grown by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The East-West University diversity score of 0.54 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
487 students
2,558 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
487 students
872 students
# Part-Time Students
5 students
1,686 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
378 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
487 students
872 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5 students
1,719 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
5%
% Asian
65%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
18%
25%
% White
1%
4%
% Hawaiian
3%
48%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
n/a
% Unknown races
9%
1%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.3913%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.1228%
0.6%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$26,900
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $19,545 is more than the state average of $14,511. The private state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$19,545
$14,511
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$28,810
$8,187
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,386
$4,618
Acceptance Rate
41%
61%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite (Year 2018)
17
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Enrollment: 487 students
Private-state tuition: $19,545
Acceptance Rate: 41%
Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
Minority enrollment: 99%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
