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#10 Best Public Universities in Illinois

Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois

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Overview

Student Population
8,608
Eastern Illinois University overview
Location Charleston, Illinois
Online eiu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Eastern Illinois University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Charleston, Illinois, Eastern Illinois University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,145 prospective students applied, and 5,126 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 778 enrolled in the school.  4,714 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,894 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $9,472 plus fees of $3,090. EIU is ranked 633 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10
Overall
4/10
Academics
5/10
Resources
6/10
Outcomes
6/10
Value

EIU is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Eastern Illinois University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Extremely Easy
Eastern Illinois University overview
SAT 900/1140
ACT 17/23
GPA 3.39
Applications Accepted
71.7% 
Eastern Illinois University overview
Applications Due May 15, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Illinois Resident Tuition
$9,472
In State Costs for Eastern Illinois University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$150
Other Fees$3,090
Room and Board $10,548
Budget for Other Expenses$2,542
Total One Year Cost$25,802
Out of State Resident Tuition
$11,840
Out of State Costs for Eastern Illinois University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$150
Other Fees$3,090
Room and Board $10,548
Budget for Other Expenses$2,542
Total One Year Cost$28,170

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$43,500 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
59% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Eastern Illinois University students
Subject Percent of Class
Education 21%
Business 14%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 9%
Communication 9%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 8%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144892 IPEDS survey data for Eastern Illinois University.

Current students may use the Eastern Illinois University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.