Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University is a public 4-year institution in Charleston, IL. It enrolls about 8,804 students and admits roughly 68% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Charleston, IL 61920 |
| County | Coles County |
| Enrollment | 8,804 |
| Acceptance rate | 68% |
| Applicants / admitted | 11,648 / 7,892 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $13,124 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $15,566 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 45% |
| Transfer-out rate | 32% |
| Full-time retention rate | 70% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $14,621 |
| Campus setting | Town: Remote |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Post-master's certificate |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 460–570 |
| Website | https://www.eiu.edu/ |
| Phone | 2175815000 |
Admissions
About 11,648 students applied and 7,892 were admitted. Of those admitted, 819 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $13,124 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $15,566. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $14,621 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,412 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,774 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,371 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,132 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,672 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 631 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 45% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Eastern Illinois University is in Charleston, IL, Coles County. Its coordinates are 39.4798, -88.1757.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Illinois University?
About 68% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 11,648 applicants.
How much does Eastern Illinois University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $13,124 for in-state students and $15,566 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Eastern Illinois University?
About 8,804 students are enrolled.