Eastern Illinois University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

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About Eastern Illinois University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Eastern Illinois University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Charleston, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,903, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The university offers 62 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,207, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,461.

Charleston, IL

$9,207

Avg in-state
tuition

$11,461

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

72%

Acceptance Rate Insight

72% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

74%

Retention Rate Insight

74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

51%

Graduation Rate Insight

51% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresConsidered (not required)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankConsidered (not required)

Letter of recommendationConsidered (not required)

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile17-23

SAT 25th-75th Percentile900-1140

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

9k

Students enrolled

45%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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Demographics

White

59%

Unknown

4%

Black

13%

Hispanic

13%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Asian

3%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

54% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

54%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

30

Total Online Enrollment

3,908

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

72% On-campus

28% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold13% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold31% online

Master'sCheck Bold56% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

98%

State Grant Aid

58%

Institution Grant Aid

84%

Pell Grant

54%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,541
State Grant Aid$4,435
Institution Grant Aid$5,526
Pell Grant Aid$4,702

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$36k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

7.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
8Engineering.
9Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
10English Language And Literature/Letters.
11Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
12Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
13Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
14Health Professions And Related Programs.
15History
16History.
17Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
18Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
19Mathematics And Statistics.
20Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
21Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
22Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
23Philosophy And Religious Studies.
24Physical Sciences.
25Psychology.
26Security And Protective Services.
27Social Sciences.
28Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.