 The Loftrium, or "West Building," and Student Life Center, at 819 and 829 S. Wabash Avenue | |
| Motto | Excellence and Service |
|---|---|
| Type | Privateliberal arts college[1] |
| Established | 1980[1] |
| Chancellor | M.Wasiullah Khan |
| Location | , United States 41°52′17″N87°37′28″W / 41.8713°N 87.6244°W /41.8713; -87.6244 |
| Campus | Urban, 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Colors | Blue and Gold |
| Nickname | Phantoms |
Sporting affiliations | USCAA |
| Website | www |
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East–West University is aprivateliberal arts college[1] inChicago, Illinois, United States.[2] It was founded in 1980 and offersassociate andbachelor's degrees.[1] The institution isaccredited by theHigher Learning Commission.
The institution is housed in three buildings connected by bridges.
Beginning in 2016, east–west began publishing its own student newspaperThe Phantom Press, which has published quarterly since its inception.[3] The paper is made up of writing submissions from students and alumni, highlights of events in the surrounding area, tips for adjusting to campus life and profile pieces on various faculty members.
At present, East–West offers anintercollegiate basketball team known as the East-West Phantoms for both men and women. They are coached by Tommie Posley.[4]EWU is a member of theUnited States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) and competes as an independent outside of an athletic conference.[5] In addition to other USCAA teams, the Phantoms routinely playNCAA andNAIA competition.[6]
According to a non-comprehensive survey, in December 2014, East–West University had the second lowest average student loan debt per graduate in the United States. Only one American university was ranked above it,City University of New York.[7] East–West University has the lowest tuition of all private schools in Chicago and the surrounding area. Additionally, 97% of admitted students receive some amount of financial aid.[8]
The median family income of East–West University students is $24,200 in 2017.[9]
In 2016, the student body and gender ratio was as follows:
As of 2025, the student body and gender ratio is 53% male and 47% female. The total number of undergraduate students is 528https://waf.collegedata.com/college-search/east-west-university
