EIU Admission Requirements
Charleston, IllinoisChances of getting into Eastern Illinois University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
55.3%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Extremely Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
How hard is it to get into EIU and can I get accepted? The school has a 55% acceptance rate ranking it #13 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 4,746 out of 8,580 applicants were admitted making EIU a more competitive school to get into with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Academically, it has extremely easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 68 percent. Eastern Illinois University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
920-1110Applicants Submitting SAT
79%| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 470 |
| SAT Math 25th | 450 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 920 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 570 |
| SAT Math 75th | 540 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1110 |
| Average SAT Score | 1020 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Eastern Illinois University?
Eastern Illinois University typically requires applicants to be in the top 74 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 920 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 820. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1020 out of 1600. The school ranks #42 in Illinois for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 79 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.
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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1110 and Above | Good | >68% |
| 1015 to 1110 | Avg + | 55%-68% |
| 920 to 1015 | Avg - | 42%-55% |
| 825 to 920 | Reach | 30%-42% |
| Less than 825 | Low | <30% |
EIU ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
18-22Applicants Submitting ACT
19%| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 16 |
| ACT Math 25th | 17 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 18 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 23 |
| ACT Math 75th | 23 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 22 |
| Average ACT Score | 20 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into EIU?
Admission data indicates that EIU regularly accepts students with ACT's of 18 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 62 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 20 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 22 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #42 in Illinois for highest average ACT composite score. 19 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Eastern Illinois University.
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 22 and Above | Good | >68% |
| 20 to 22 | Avg + | 55%-68% |
| 18 to 20 | Avg - | 42%-55% |
| 16 to 18 | Reach | 30%-42% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <30% |
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.33Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into Eastern Illinois University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Eastern Illinois University was 3.33 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #28 in Illinois for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as EIU accepts 55% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 12% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 10% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 14% | Good |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 18% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 31% | Avg - |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 15% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
67% of Eastern Illinois University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 10% |
| Top 25% of class | 32% |
| Top 50% of class | 67% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 33% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 6% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 5,142 | 3,438 | 8,580 |
| Accepted | 2,947 | 1,799 | 4,746 |
| Acceptance Rate | 57% | 52% | 55% |
| Enrolled | 487 | 311 | 798 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 17% | 17% | 17% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Aug 15, 2020Days left to Apply
29Applicants have 29 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to EIU before the Aug 15 application deadline.
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Jul 18 | Jul 28 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Eastern Illinois University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Eastern Illinois University prefer SAT or ACT?
79% of students submit their SAT scores to EIU. 19% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Eastern Illinois University?
55% of those who apply are granted admission to EIU. Admission competition is low and the college has extremely easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for Eastern Illinois University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 920 and 1110. 79% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for Eastern Illinois University?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 18 and 22. 19% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.
