Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Charleston, IL 61920
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https://www.eiu.edu/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 217-581-5000 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Public |
| Type of school | University |
| Date founded | 1895 |
| Degrees offered | Bachelor's, Master's, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Campus size | 320 acres |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 345 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 452 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 797 |
| Number of part time, freshmen men | 1 |
| Number of part time, freshmen women | 6 |
| Total number of part time freshmen | 7 |
| Total number of freshmen men | 346 |
| Total number of freshmen women | 458 |
| Total number of freshmen | 804 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 1,524 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 2,195 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 3,719 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 1,366 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 1,700 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 3,066 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 2,890 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 3,895 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 6,785 |
| Total enrollment | 6,785 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 18% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| White | 57% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 6% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 8% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 41 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 1% |
| Number of countries represented | 38 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 18% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $10,430 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $10,430 |
| Fees | $4,202 |
| Books and supplies | $263 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $13,020 |
| Board and transportation (live with parents) | $5,194 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Academic program/major | Yes |
| Campus/location | Yes |
| Class time (e.g., day, evening) | Yes |
| Class load (number of credits taken) | Yes |
| Course level (e.g., 100, 200) | Yes |
| Degree level (e.g., certificate, associate, bachelor's) | Yes |
| Student level (e.g., freshman, sophomore) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Senior citizens | Yes |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Mandi Starwalt |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 217-581-3713 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | December 15 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2024-2025 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $17,899 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 73% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,082 |
| Scholarship or grant | $12,382 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $17,329 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 71% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $3,901 |
| Scholarship or grant | $12,100 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 730 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 605 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 3,194 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 2,533 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 67% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $27,015 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Kelly Miller |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Admissions |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 217-581-2223 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 5,718 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 3,417 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 346 |
| Number of female applicants | 6,808 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 4,772 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 458 |
| Total number of applicants | 12,526 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 8,189 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 804 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for some students |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Not considered |
| High school class rank | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Not considered |
| Interview | Not considered |
| Talent or ability | Not considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Not considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Not considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Life long learning | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | No limit |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| Under 400 | 6% |
| 400 - 499 | 34% |
| 500 - 599 | 46% |
| 600 - 699 | 12% |
| 700 - 800 | 2% |
| SAT math | |
| Under 400 | 14% |
| 400 - 499 | 40% |
| 500 - 599 | 37% |
| 600 - 699 | 7% |
| 700 - 800 | 1% |
| ACT score | |
| 12 - 17 | 34% |
| 18 - 23 | 44% |
| 24 - 29 | 19% |
| 30 - 36 | 3% |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.36 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 71% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 34% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 12% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 71% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 30% |
| Between four and five years | 14% |
| Between five and six years | 2% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 527 |
| Student faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 |
| All students must meet: | |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Foreign language requirement | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Freshman honors college | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| 3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
| Engineering | Master's at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| At these US schools or through this program | Credit classes are offered at area centers, including Danville Area Community College, Richland Community College, Lake Land College, Parkland College, Forest View Education Center, University Center at Lake County |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Naval ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (800) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Discount computer purchase plan available | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Booth Library |
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| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Marching band | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| TV station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 114 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Greek Lettered Organizations, Registered Student Organizations, Intramural Sports, University Board, Civil Engagement and Volunteerism |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 48% |
| Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend | 58% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Sophomore |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed, men only, women only |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Single graduate students |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Legal services | Yes |
| Low-cost health insurance | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Women's center | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 36% |
| Went directly to graduate or professional school | 11% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 24% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Ryan Hendrickson |
| Grad admissions contact title | Dean of Graduate School |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 217-581-2348 Ext 2348 |
| Grad admissions contact phone (toll free) | 877-581-2348 Ext 2348 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 2,890 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 3,895 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 6,785 |
| Total enrollment | 6,785 |
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| In-state tuition* | $8,060 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $19,345 |
| Fees | $3,350 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |