East–West University


East–West University is a private university in Chicago, Illinois. The university was founded in 1980. It offers associate and bachelor's degrees. The university has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1983.

Buildings

The university is housed in three buildings connected by bridges.
The East-West Perspectives lecture series has attracted notable speakers such as architect Jeanne Gang, journalist Salim Muwakkil, investment manager Louis Holland, author and labor lawyer Thomas Geoghegan, former Chicago Tribune columnist Mike Conklin, and Beyond the Beltway host Bruce DuMont. The lectures are free, and held on the third Tuesday of the month in October, November, January, February and March; and the third Wednesday of the month in April and May.

Media

Beginning in 2016, East West began publishing its own student newspaper The Phantom Press, which has published quarterly since its inception. 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.

Athletics

At present East-West offers an intercollegiate basketball team known as the East West Phantoms. They are coached by Tommie Posley.
EWU is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association and competes as an independent outside of an athletic conference. In addition to other USCAA teams, the Phantoms routinely play NCAA and NAIA competition.

Student loan debt

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 1 American University was ranked above it, City University of New York.

Economic and gender diversity

East–West University's median family income of a student is $24,200 in 2017.
In 2016, the student body and gender ratio was as follows: