Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
| Location | Charleston, Illinois |
| Online | eiu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| 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 8,999 prospective students applied, and 4,998 were granted admission. Of those admitted 902 enrolled in the school. 4,697 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,929 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $9,241 plus fees of $2,895. EIU is ranked 485 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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EIU is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Eastern Illinois University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#485 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#167 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#30 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#8 in Best Public Colleges in Illinois
#293 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1140 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| GPA | 3.18 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $150 |
| Other Fees | $2,895 |
| Room and Board | $10,262 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,534 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,082 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $150 |
| Other Fees | $2,895 |
| Room and Board | $10,262 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,534 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,393 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Education | 21% |
| Business | 14% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 9% |
| Communication | 9% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8% |
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.