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East-West University

East-West University is a private nonprofit university in a large city in the Chicago, IL metro with 528 students.

Chicago, Illinois · Private nonprofit · City, large · 528 students

Average net price

$21,697

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

16%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

37%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$29,963

10 years after entry

Students

528

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management17
Computer and Information Sciences11
Biology/Biological Sciences10
Behavioral Sciences9
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician6
English Language and Literature2

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

The place

Setting

City, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN

9,408,576 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Nearest hub airport

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 17.2 of 20

Elevation

594 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

20°F

July high

81°F

Annual snowfall

38.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

13 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,670 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

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