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Eastern Illinois University

Acceptance Rate 67.96 %
SAT Average 1,000
Tuition & Fees $15,879
($13,403)
Student Population 8,857
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,243

Academic Overview

Eastern Illinois University Campus, Charleston, IL
Eastern Illinois University is a public, four-years institute located in Charleston, Illinois. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $13,403 for Illinois residents and $15,879 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,410 for Illinois residents and $22,695 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 8,857 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 67.96% and the graduation rate is 54% last year.
The salary after graduation from Eastern Illinois University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $46,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, EIU's tuition & fees is $13,403 for Illinois residents and $15,879 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $11,410 for in-state students and $22,695 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$13,403$15,879
Graduate$11,410$22,695
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at EIU. The acceptance rate of EIU is 67.96% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.13%. The average graduation rate is 54% and the transfer-out rate is 28%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,243 and 66% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 8,857 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Eastern Illinois University is 67.96 %.
Acceptance Rate
67.96%
Graduation Rate for Eastern Illinois University is 54 %
Graduation Rate
54%
Transfer-out Rate for Eastern Illinois University is 28 %
Transfer-out Rate
28%
Retention Rate for Eastern Illinois University is 71 %
Retention Rate
71%
Student Population for Eastern Illinois University is 8,857
Student Population
8,857
Student to Faculty Ratio for Eastern Illinois University is 15 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,243 at Eastern Illinois University.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,243

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920
Phone217-581-5000
WEBhttps://www.eiu.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.eiu.edu/admissions.php
Online Applicationhttps://www.eiu.edu/myeiu/index.php?type=signup
Financial Aidwww.eiu.edu/finaid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.eiu.edu/finaid/calculator.php
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.eiu.edu/veterans/
Athletichttps://www.eiu.edu/mandatedinformation/
Disability Servicewww.eiu.edu/disability/

Offered Degrees

EIU offers 105 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's600
Master's320
Post-Bachelor's Certificate110
Post-Master's Certificate20

Special Learning Opportunities

Eastern Illinois University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:4,304)
Board/Meal Plan

Veterans Benefits

Eastern Illinois University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges