East–West University
East–West University at a Glance
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About East–West University
According to Wikipedia, East–West University is a private university in Chicago, Illinois. The university was founded in 1980. It offers associate and bachelor's degrees. The university has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1983.
East–West University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| 37% | 18% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does East–West University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $25,395 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do East–West University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former East–West University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $34,926 a year, and 84% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
East–West University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 631 | 631 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is East–West University?
East–West University is located at 816 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605.
How Safe is East–West University?
Relative to its enrollment, East–West University has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Chicago has a violent crime rate of 0.54% and a property crime rate of 3.49%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is East–West University Known For?
East–West University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
East–West University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much East–West University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
East–West University ranks #1258 in the U.S. and #5353 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesEast–West University ranks #1452 in the U.S. and #3818 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesEast–West University ranks #1706 in the U.S. and #6930 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesEast–West University ranks #1849 in the U.S. and #5723 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesEast–West University ranks #1852 in the U.S. and #6928 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
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