East-West University
Tel:
(312) 939-0111
- 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 394 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 52%.
Top Placements
East-West University places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| East-West University | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 29 staff | 124 staff |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to East-West University is Robert Morris University Illinois (0.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Robert Morris University IllinoisPrivate not-for-profit1,934 students | 0.40 Mi401 S State Street
Chicago, IL 60605
(312) 935-6800 0.401,934 - 295 students | 0.70 Mi29 E. Madison
Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 922-0000000 0.70295 - 8,643 students | 1.00 Mi30 E Lake St
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 553-5600 1.008,643 - Taylor Business InstitutePrivate, for profit229 students | 1.00 Mi180 N WABASH AVE FL 5
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 658-5100 1.00229 - Coyne CollegePrivate for-profit555 students | 1.70 Mi1 North State Street
Chicago, IL 60602
(773) 577-8100 1.70555
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