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Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
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72%Acceptance rate
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$26KCost
7KUndergrads
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Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois•Public

Message from Eastern Illinois University

Welcome to Eastern Illinois University, where you can be part of a welcoming community that genuinely cares about you. We’ve got more than just a top-notch education to offer — we’ve got your back with academic, financial, and personal support to help you make your dreams come true. Picture yourself in the not-so-distant future walking across the stage in your graduation gear while your family and friends cheer you on. That’s the day we’re all working toward at EIU and we’re here to help you become that amazing version of yourself. Welcome home, future Panther!

Your chances

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Acceptance rate

72%

Public school in Illinois with 6,900 total undergraduate ±«ÓãÖ±²¥
Rural
Great Lakes
On campus housing
D1 Basketball
Ohio Valley Conference
600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 581-5000

Admissions

Overall acceptance rate
72%
Yield rate - overall
15%

Acceptance rate breakdown

Women
74%
Men
67%

Applicant breakdown

Total number of applicants
7,145
Women: 60%
Men: 40%

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$23,913
Out-of-state
$26,340

Average net cost after aid

Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$9,498
$30,001–48,000
$7,854
$48,001–75,000
$12,381
$75,001–110,000
$18,148
Over $110,000
$19,335

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Applications

How to apply

Accepts Common App
Test optional
Rec letters optional
Considers class rank
TOEFL required (international applicants)

Tests typically submitted

SAT: 56%
ACT: 66%
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First-year enrolled ±«ÓãÖ±²¥ (full-time)
778
Student diversity
Moderately diverse
4-year graduation rate
35%
6-year graduation rate
52%
Retention rate
70%
Admission policy
Co-ed
International ±«ÓãÖ±²¥
2%

Enrolled breakdown by gender

Women: 57%
Men: 43%

Race & ethnicity diversity

Among domestic ±«ÓãÖ±²¥
Asian and Pacific Islander
2%
Black
17%
Hispanic
11%
Native American
< 1%
Other
5%
White
64%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
13:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

Academic and career counseling

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