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Eastern Washington University

Eastern Washington University (EWU) is a public university in Cheney, Washington, a short drive from Spokane, known for strong programs in business, nursing, education, psychology, and the liberal arts plus a mid‑size, close‑knit campus with Division I Eagles athletics. Students often rave about the low‑cost tuition, many clubs and organizations, scenic Pacific‑Northwest setting, and the chance to commute from the Spokane area while still enjoying a traditional residential‑life vibe.

State

Washington

Student Population

10,800

Acceptance Rate

92–94%

GPA Range

3.3–3.7

SAT Range

910–1130

Common Majors

business administration, nursing, elementary education, psychology

“Eastern Washington feels like a friendly, Pacific‑Northwest campus where you can study in strong education and business programs, join lots of clubs and Eagles games, and still be close to Spokane, and many students say they were surprised by how quickly the 100‑plus organizations and small‑town feel made them feel at home.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

$8,586 / $26,583

Conference

Big Sky Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

74.4

Avg Women's Scores

78.2

Men's Team Notes

Eastern Washington men returned to D1 at Palouse Collegiate on Palouse Ridge Golf Club (849, -3 for 10th) and Wyoming Desert Intercollegiate at The Classic Club Golf Club (893 for 19th). Hogan Park's T13 (211, -5) paced top-20s through steady scoring amid Pacific Northwest winds.

Women's Team Notes

Eagles women earned 3.96 GPA (2nd in D1) while competing at Eagle Invitational and regional events. Resilient play through Inland Northwest tests like Liberty Lake Golf Course fueled cuts made via consistent par saves across challenging mountain layouts and conference invitationals.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Russell Grove

Women's Coach

Brenda Howe

Men's Email

rgrove1@ewu.edu

Women's Email

bhowe@ewu.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Russell Grove was hired in January 2025 as the first head men's golf coach at Eastern Washington since the program's 2002 discontinuation, guiding its Division I revival in the Big Sky Conference. Previously coaching both genders at North Idaho College for 10 years with multiple NWAC titles, Grove built a roster quickly for the 2025-26 schedule starting at Palouse Collegiate, targeting regional growth from Cheney.

Women's Coach Bio

Brenda Howe serves as head women's golf coach at Eastern Washington, supported by assistant Aaron Byrd and performance coach Ahmad Ambon. She directs the Eagles through Big Sky competition with roster standouts like Lexie Mahler and Esha Reddy, emphasizing Inland Northwest talent development and postseason contention.

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