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Fast Facts

EOU was founded in 1929
as a teachers college and today serves as a regional University and center for education, culture and scholarship. EOU is located in La Grande, Ore., on I-84, 259 miles east of Portland and 177 miles west of Boise, Idaho.

Enrollment (Fall 2006) —
3,425 students (2,329 FTE)
62.5% Female; 37.5% Male
10.1% Minority

69.6% Oregon residents


Number of programs —

EOU offers 23 bachelor’s and 3 master’s degree programs. Agriculture, nursing and engineering degrees are available through cooperative partnerships.

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