East-West University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
The bigger question at East-West is whether you are setting yourself up to stay on track once enrolled. Because testing is required here, aim for ACT section scores at or above college-readiness benchmarks, especially if your GPA is near the 2.67 average.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
East-West University facts and stats
East-West University is a small urban institution with an undergraduate enrollment of 468 students. East-West has a freshman retention rate of 37% and a 6-year graduation rate of 19%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 20:1. East-West is test-required for admissions.
Chicago, IL
How does your GPA compare at East-West?

Unlock your future with Acely
Adaptive SAT and ACT practice that meets you where you are and gets you to your target score.
Key East-West University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
Offered
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
July 1
Priority Deadline
February 1
Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Because East-West is test-required and its Early Decision deadline is July 1, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year for a retake and possible superscore improvement, since no fall senior-year test date will send scores in time for the July 1 ED deadline.
Want to improve your scores and unlock scholarships at East-West University?
Higher test scores can mean bigger merit awards. Acely helps you get there faster.
What you'll actually pay
East-West’s tuition and fees are $25,350, and 100% of students receive financial aid. The FAFSA priority deadline is March 1, so plan to submit aid materials by then.

East-West University’s total cost includes $25,350 in tuition and fees, plus room, board, and other expenses. Aid is common, with 100% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $13,985. For context, graduates leave with an average debt of $4,100.
Student life at East-West University
Fraternities and sororities are active on campus.
Similar schools
American Islamic College
Chicago, ILAcceptance rate: 100%
Augustana College
Rock Island, ILAcceptance rate: 62.8%
SAT: 1040–1260
ACT: 21–29
Aurora University
Aurora, ILAcceptance rate: 80.8%
SAT: 900–1160
ACT: 21–29
Southwestern Illinois College
Belleville, ILAcceptance rate: 100%
Ready to fit East-West University's core benchmarks?
Start practicing today and track your progress toward a competitive score.
