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 419 students (99% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2023)
Enrollment: 419 students
Private-state tuition: $19,545
Acceptance Rate: 41%
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 98%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Quick Stats (2023)
Enrollment: 419 students
Private-state tuition: $19,545
Acceptance Rate: 41%
Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
Minority enrollment: 98%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Did You Know?
For Cook County, IL public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $8,645 per year for in-state students and $9,960 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,659 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
