I am sadly disappointed in my attempt at getting my degree here. I feel like I was taught nothing in a year and after I was involved in a serious motor vehicle accident requiring major back surgery, I had to take a medical leave of absense and within 30 days they turned my bill over to collections. They now have my traanscripts on hold. I am now retaking classes at another university and actually learning something and it's half of what this BS school charges plus they are heartless. read more

Pro's: Small classes. If you're on a waitlist, you normally get a spot. Instructors return emails promptly. Instructors provide feedback on assignments. Cozy campus. Advisors return emails promptly. Rural campus. Four seasons. Football / Basketball games Affordable The classes that you think will be difficult... are difficult Cons: None read more

I give 5 stars out to Eastern Oregon University. They have NO out-of-state tuition. So wherever you're from, you pay the same as in-state students. A big bonus: Classes are smaller in size, so the student -to-teacher ratio is better than the bigger schools. You'll get the attention you need. The College of Arts and Sciences Social Sciences and Modern Languages Science, Mathematics, and Technology Arts and Letters Item of Note: A great liberal college for students who want to be in the out of doors read more

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From the very beginning, I was impressed with EOU. The staff was unusually friendly and helpful. I'm used to state workers who come to work to get a paycheck and punch out as quickly as possible. Usually, I get nothing but resistance and red tape and reasons why I can't be helped. Not the case here. At EOU, I got emails from nearly every staff member on the counseling staff welcoming me into EOU and offering me transition assistance. When I call or email the admissions office, the library, the registrar, the cashier, or any of my teachers, I always get friendly, pleasant responses and always get a resolution. I'm so happy I chose EOU. Academically, I have been very happy with my choice also. The professors at EOU are experts in their fields and passionate about what they teach. I am a BusAd undergrad major and have had fantastic teachers and a wonderful counselor helping along. I'm also a distance ed student taking all my classes online and so far have had no problems. EOU and it's staff are experienced in handling the challenges of distance ed and the teachers are flexible in working with the adult distance learner. Finally, this school has been extremely affordable. I pay no out of state tuition. Credits are about $139 each currently, which I think is very affordable for an accreditted university. I did my homework and there is nowhere else that I could attend out of state for less than I pay at EOU. Many teachers are even flexible about using older versions of textbooks because they are well aware of the financial strain that college can put on the student. No matter where you are in the country, you can still attend school at EOU. I do it from 2500 miles away! read more

Very nice facilities, and a cozy campus feel. Parking is a breeze here, and its a short drive and bike ride to most of your necessities in town. I'm staying at the grad dorms at Alikut hall, which is exactly how I remembered undergrad. (tiny twin beds, tan furniture, and dirty kitchens) The dorms are nice and well laid out, the RA's are friendly and helpful, even for a relative dinosaur like me. Their housing in the summer is weekly, and requires almost no paperwork! a plus for pharmacy rotations. The units are suites with 4 single rooms and two bathrooms (single gender) in a co-ed hall. It seems that only about 3/4 are full so this might be a good option for a temporary living situation! you also have your own mailbox per bedroom which is a nice bonus! The track is right next to Alikut Hall, and is a 6-7 lane track with a rubberized surface - perfect for those late summer evening jogs. read more

EOU is a cool school. Small classes and plenty of access to Academic Professionals. A negative is that Eastern has a reputation as an online school or degree mill (see other reviews). Equally important it is to understand that there isn't much of an economy in Oregon, particularly eastern Oregon. Local business and industry does not need many EOU grads, and a lot of Oregonians don't even know the school exists. Really! Now you understand that EOU is an unrecognized school serving a very rural market. Next, be sure to choose your program of study carefully . After that's done, take a trip to career services to see the current job openings for your chosen major. Examine these jobs carefully (if there are any), and ask yourself if you'd want any of the jobs. Look, you're going to spend a lot of money on your education. You need to go to LaGrande and review the facts before you commit to a program of study. Then, here's the biggest question of all: if you were a hiring manager with a business degree from OSU, and you had two resumes on your desk; one from an OSU grad, the other from an EOU grad, which candidate would you choose? OSU is a bigger, tougher, more selective school, serving a much more diverse/populated region. You'd take the OSU grad - if all other factors were equal. Suitably, it is prudent to remember that there are many more UofO and OSU people out there - doing the hiring, and that the 'market value' of an education is somewhat local. But, to be fair, EOU offers some very good programs through OHSU and OSU, for which there are many career opportunities. EOU offers, good fishing, outdoor fun and great access to staff (pluses). Unfortunately, It has no name recognition, no career services (no job placement to speak of), and no demand for EOU graduates (minuses). Western or Southern might be better choices, but UofO or OSU will get you the most bang for your buck. I attended EOU - on campus even! - but if I could do it over - I would go to a bigger school. read more

I went on exchange to this school from Boston. Wanted to experience another culture within America and it was very different! For a small school, it was really good. I wound up transferring here permanently. There were some professors you should avoid esp. Varon and Axelrod. But overall amazing! read more

I had a fantastic experience at this university. Friendly helpful staff. Supportive in every way. My advisor was awesome and was almost always available immediately. The curriculum challenged me. All in all it was a very enriching and rewarding experience. Highly recommend. read more

If you are thinking of going into the Education program at EOU in Gresham Oregon, think again. This is the worst program I have ever attended. The administration doesn't care about the students and are rude about being asked questions. The last time our Cohort asked when we would be notified of our practicum placements we were told and I quote "I can't shit them out". I have considered many times transferring to somewhere where I will be treated with respect. read more

Bill H. Your an idiot. A diploma mill (also known as a degree mill) is an organization that awards academic degrees and diplomas with substandard or no academic study and without recognition by official educational accrediting bodies. Eastern Oregon University is selective, with an acceptance rate of 65.0 percent. It has been continuously accredited since 1931 by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities who are responsible for accrediting universities in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington. The NWCCU accredits more than 150 colleges and universities in the region. Eastern Oregon University is a real institution with a real campus that was founded in 1929. Some of the most prestigious institutions in the country have online degree programs. The idea that Eastern Oregon University is a "Degree Mill" based solely on the notion that they have an online program is preposterous. read more

This college has allowed me to continue my college education from afar.Eventually, I will hopefully take some classes at the actual university. I found out about this college from a former UC Riverside professor who wrote about low cost colleges. Even though I had gotten into some California Universities a few years ago, it was much more bureaucratic when I recently decided I wanted to return. read more

Based on observations of my wife's experience: Just want to write a review of this college's online program. Seriously...jokey joke. It's so hit and miss. There are two out of three classes that have professors that are nonexistent throughout the entire quarter. The other ones are great. There are also a bunch of old school profs there who seem to think that because they got their degree during the dark ages that they're qualified to seem like mainstream educators. I don't want to read a half-witted, backwoods professor's publication. I want a real evaluation and breakdown of higher educated folks who are looking into serious issues...please? So tired of egos at EOU and ready for a real education. Here's what you'll get at times: got lots of money to pay for your classes this quarter? cool. Let's see if we can find a class...no? ok. better luck next time. How about a professor who's not busy waxing his car or his who knows what everyday while you're trying to hopefully learn? Not in class? Not answering questions? Don't worry this is normal at EOU. Better get used to it. Better yet, don't take their amazing online program...or better yet, don't enroll in their university at all. Seriously, do yourself the favor and look around. They make their program seem great for online but it's really no different from other universities in Oregon. In fact, you end up feeling gipped in that they talk a big game, but once you start there it's a joke. Expensive and crap classes at best. Think of it as a small school with a need for making money off of you in order to stay functional, because that's what it is. read more

I took the online degree in Business Admin, with the CPA track. The professors are highly knowledgeable in accounting, I even attended many of the hybrid classes, meeting once every couple of weeks , but most of the homework is online. As for cost, I'm sorry you can't beat it, in the classroom or online, this was the hands down the most affordable option for me. I live in Eastern Oregon, work full time and have a family, this made getting my degree possible. I'm sure if you live near the big city, EOU isn't going to give you the recognized name, but after you get a few years of experience under your belt and show your worth, where you went to school is going to matter as much, but you may still be paying for those big name schools for many years if that is what you chose. EOU gave me an opportunity to afford most of my education, without having to borrow my next 20 years of paychecks. I just don't have enough to say about the options. The professors I encountered online and in the hybrid classes were very knowledgeable and helpful. I definitely recommend this option to people. Another thing to note, contacting the college with questions regarding payments, books, financial aid and anything I ever needed to ask about was never a problem. I usually was responded to very quickly and with friendly service. This is important to me. People who call this a degree mill, I'm not sure what your studying, but I think a lot of people go to school on some artsy degree thinking they will come out and find this great paying job. You have to select your career wisely, choosing something that will support the lifestyle you hope to obtain. Do your research people, make a wise lifelong decision. read more