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Eastern Illinois University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Illinois

Eastern Illinois University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
65.4%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹15,23,295Out-of-state
Students
4,188Undergraduates
Students per teacher
14Student to faculty

About

Eastern Illinois University (EIU, Eastern) is a public university in Charleston, Illinois, United States. Established in 1895, EIU awards bachelor's and master's degrees in programs organized into four colleges: Arts and Sciences, Business and Technology, Education, and Health & Human Services.

Admissions planning estimate

65.4% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 30.4%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 67.75%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 67.8% (7,892/11,648; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

65 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 12,539
Offered a place 8,194
Enrolled 779

9.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite880-1090
4001600
ACT composite16-23
136

What a year costs

₹26,91,058 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹15,23,295
  • Housing₹11,53,673
  • Books & supplies₹14,090
Sticker price ₹26,91,058
After aid (average) ₹12,01,014

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹12,84,896
Out-of-state ₹15,23,295

Average aid awarded: ₹11,36,577 a year.

Outcomes and support

71.7%
Retention
47.4%
Graduation
68%
Get financial aid
6%
From out of state

One teacher for every 14 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 57.5%
African American 18.4%
Hispanic 10.2%
Unknown 6.6%
Multiracial 3%
Asian 1.5%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

4 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biotechnologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Construction Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalbachelor
Engineering, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mathematics and Computer Sciencebachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate65.35%
Total Applicants12539
Admitted Applicants8194
Enrolled Applicants779
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %880
SAT Composite 75th %1090
ACT Composite 25th %16
ACT Composite 75th %23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹12,84,896
Out-of-State Tuition₹15,23,295
Average Housing Cost₹11,53,673
Books & Supplies₹14,090
Average Net Price₹12,01,014
Students Receiving Aid68%
Average Aid Awarded₹11,36,577
Out-of-State Students6%

Student Body Diversity

African American18.39%
Asian1.48%
Hispanic10.24%
White57.5%
Multiracial3.01%
Native American0.19%
Pacific Islander0.07%
International2.55%
Unknown Race6.57%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate47.36%
Retention Rate71.71%
Student/Faculty Ratio14:1
Total Undergraduates4188

Contact

Street Address600 Lincoln Ave
ZIP Code61920
Phone(217) 581-2223
Websitehttps://www.eiu.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/