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Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL • public • I | OVC | FCS
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Acceptance
67.8%
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Grad Rate
45%
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Cost
$22,582 / $25,120

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town
Student Population
Undergrad: 8,274 • Total: 10,734
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Yes
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Address
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL
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Website
www.eiu.edu
Region
Midwest
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 3,517 (42.5%) • Female: 4,757 (57.5%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 352 4.3%
Black/African American 1,140 13.8%
Hispanic/Latino 1,523 18.4%
White 4,609 55.7%
Two or More Races 158 1.9%
International 131 1.6%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
67.8%
7,892 admitted from 11,648 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
✓ Test Optional
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 460-570
Math: 430-540
Total: 890-1110
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
—
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
45.2%
4-Year Graduation Rate
28.8%
Freshman Retention Rate
70.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
21.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$22,582
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$25,120
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $10,150
Out-of-state: $12,688
Room & Board
$12,282
Books & Supplies
$150
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $9,828
$30,001-48,000 $8,619
$48,001-75,000 $11,412
$75,001-110,000 $15,665
$110,001+ $21,027
Students Receiving Pell Grants
57%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
I
Conference
OVC
Football
FCS
Men's Sports (8)
Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Golf Soccer Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Beach Volleyball Golf Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
3.0 GPA
In-State Awards
$1,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$3,000-$16,000 total
8 automatic scholarships (10 total)
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Common questions about Eastern Illinois University

What is Eastern Illinois University's acceptance rate?
Eastern Illinois University accepts 68% of applicants, from 11,648 applications.
How much does Eastern Illinois University cost?
Tuition and fees are $10,150 in-state and $12,688 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $9,828 on average after aid.
Does Eastern Illinois University require SAT or ACT scores?
Eastern Illinois University does not require SAT or ACT scores for admission.
What SAT score do you need for Eastern Illinois University?
Admitted students typically score between 460 and 540 on the SAT sections reported.
What is Eastern Illinois University's graduation rate?
45% of students graduate within six years.