Eastern Oregon University
One University Boulevard
La Grande, OR 97850-2899
phone: 541-962-3512

Eastern Oregon University is fast on its way to becoming Oregon's Selective Undergraduate Institution. With recent national rankings as one of the top four Western Public Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report, dramatic increases in enrollment, improved retention and new innovations in course development and program offerings, EOU is proving that the best is yet to come.

Already well-known as a student-centered university, EOU places the interests of all its students - both traditional and nontraditional - at the forefront of its curriculum, student services, and extracurricular activities. Under prevous leadership, EOU has strengthened its commitment to preparing students for today's global marketplace with "cornerstone experiences," which provide opportunities for internships, international experiences, undergraduate research, and community involvement. As a nationally-recognized leader in distance learning, EOU provides educational services to students throughout Oregon and across the country.

Unique among most public colleges and universities in the U.S., all undergraduate students at EOU, whether an Oregon resident or not, pay the same tuition as their classmates - there is no out-of-state tuition. International students who attend EOU even pay the same as their Oregon peers. EOU is also one of the most cost-effective institutions in the Oregon University System.

Visitors to the region are impressed by the area's rugged scenic beauty, just as were the pioneers who traveled west on the Oregon Trail which passes very near the EOU campus. Located 260 miles east of Portland and 174 miles northwest of Boise, Idaho, EOU is the only four-year university in eastern Oregon, serving an area roughly the size of Pennsylvania. As a result, EOU plays a vital role in the social, economic, and cultural life of the region.