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Eastern Illinois University Trade Programs

Eastern Illinois University is a public institution located in Charleston, IL. A Remote Town provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is Eastern Illinois University?

Contact information for Eastern Illinois University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920
Phone:	2175815000
Website:	www.eiu.edu/
Admissions:	www.eiu.edu/admissions.php
Financial Aid:	www.eiu.edu/finaid/

How Do I Get Into Eastern Illinois University?

You can apply to Eastern Illinois University online at: https://www.eiu.edu/myeiu/index.php?type=signup

Eastern Illinois University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Eastern Illinois University

Here’s what Eastern Illinois University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Eastern Illinois University?

Eastern Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 65%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

3% of admitted students submitted SAT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Eastern Illinois University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 460 and 560. Math scores were between 420 and 530.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 880 to 1090.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Eastern Illinois University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,718	3,417	60%
Women	6,808	4,772	70%

Can I Afford Eastern Illinois University?

The average net price after aid at Eastern Illinois University is $14,093. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,848
In-State Fees	$3,529
Out-of-State Tuition	$12,330
Out-of-State Fees	$3,529
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,377
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$15,859

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 12% of students at Eastern Illinois University receive some form of financial aid (813 students).

Nearly 55% of students at Eastern Illinois University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,020 per student.

29% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,587.

Student Loan Debt

31% of Eastern Illinois University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $7,358 per year.

Eastern Illinois University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,562 students enrolled at Eastern Illinois University, all undergraduate. Eastern Illinois University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,398 undergraduate students at Eastern Illinois University, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Eastern Illinois University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	193
Black or African American	571
Hispanic	435
White	2,744
American Indian/Alaska Native	35
Two or More Races	87
Non-Resident	70

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Eastern Illinois University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	722
Indiana	16
Missouri	7
Michigan	5
Ohio	5

Additionally, approximately 1.6% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

1,593 undergraduate students at Eastern Illinois University took at least one online class — of those, 606 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois University offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Eastern Illinois University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.