gradeB
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?Data Sources
Academics
gradeB
Value
gradeB+
Diversity
gradeA
Campus
gradeC+
Athletics
gradeB+
Party Scene
gradeA minus
Professors
gradeB+
Location
gradeC+
Dorms
gradeB+
Campus Food
gradeB minus
Student Life
gradeB
Safety
gradeA minus
About
About Eastern Illinois...
- Common App Accepted
- No Application Fee
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Ohio Valley Conference
- Illinois
- Charleston
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!
Upcoming Events
Sept14
Saturday Visit
Charleston, IL
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Spend a Saturday at EIU! We've got an exciting lineup – an admissions presentation, a student panel that's all about you, and an tour of our awesome campus. Don't miss out!
Spend a Saturday at EIU! We've got an exciting lineup – an admissions presentation, a student panel that's all about you, and an tour of our awesome campus. Don't miss out!
Sept21
Saturday Visit
Charleston, IL
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Spend a Saturday at EIU! We've got an exciting lineup – an admissions presentation, a student panel that's all about you, and an tour of our awesome campus. Don't miss out!
Spend a Saturday at EIU! We've got an exciting lineup – an admissions presentation, a student panel that's all about you, and an tour of our awesome campus. Don't miss out!
Sept28
Open House & Tailgate
Charleston, IL
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Get an up-close and personal look at EIU by visiting campus during our Open House! Tour our campus and meet with current students, professors, and staff to get all your EIU questions answered. Guests have the option to join us for an afternoon of football and fun as we cheer on our Panthers against the Lindenwood Lions. We'll start with Open House and then head to the stadium for the 2 p.m. kick-off. You will receive free football tickets for you and one guest.Plus, there's a chance to receive one of five $2,000 scholarships during the welcome!
Get an up-close and personal look at EIU by visiting campus during our Open House! Tour our campus and meet with current students, professors, and staff to get all your EIU questions answered. Guests have the option to join us for an afternoon of football and fun as we cheer on our Panthers against the Lindenwood Lions. We'll start with Open House and then head to the stadium for the 2 p.m. kick-off. You will receive free football tickets for you and one guest.Plus, there's a chance to receive one of five $2,000 scholarships during the welcome!
Oct14
Open House
Charleston, IL
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Come experience EIU up close and personal at our Open House event! Explore our beautiful campus, chat with friendly current students, professors, and staff, and get all the answers to your EIU questions. It's a day of fun and discovery you won't want to miss! Plus, there's a chance to receive one of five $2,000 scholarships during the welcome!
Come experience EIU up close and personal at our Open House event! Explore our beautiful campus, chat with friendly current students, professors, and staff, and get all the answers to your EIU questions. It's a day of fun and discovery you won't want to miss! Plus, there's a chance to receive one of five $2,000 scholarships during the welcome!
Eastern Illinois University Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
68%
SAT Range
900-1120
ACT Range
17-23
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Will You Get Into EIU?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Eastern Illinois University
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Cost
Net Price
$13,380/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$11,773/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
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Academics
Professors
gradeB+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
12:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
80%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.84 responses
77%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.94 responses
71%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.93 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Liberal Arts and Humanities
143 Graduates
Psychology
112 Graduates
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
56 Graduates
Biology
50 Graduates
Elementary Education
50 Graduates
Nursing
46 Graduates
Communications
40 Graduates
Family Studies and Consumer Sciences
33 Graduates
Marketing
31 Graduates
Police and Criminal Science
29 Graduates
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Find Your Major
Employers love our students because they know EIU students are being well-prepared for success in the classroom. That’s why more than 200 recruiters from all over come to our campus job fairs. And our Career Services team is amazing! Plus, you can connect with Career Services even before you start classes at EIU if you need help choosing a major.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
29%
On Campus
27%
Online
44%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
3,966Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,869
Undergrads Over 25
12%
Pell Grant
53%
Varsity Athletes
9%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
62 responses
College kid
63%
Helpful
21%
Grounded
6%
Determined
5%
Awful
3%
Stressed
2%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available —
Poll
48%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big.120 responses
Poll
53%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.116 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
80 responses
Decent
26%
Amazing
20%
Determined to provide opportunities for success
10%
Unique
10%
Home away from home
8%
Life changing
8%
Strong
6%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$42,200/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
55%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.64 responses
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Eastern Illinois University Reviews
Rating 3.55 out of 5 1,366 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Eastern Illinois University can be a great school to be far from family but not too far away. Housing can depend on the dorm hall you are in, but anyone is raised different. There is someone who will clean the bathroom and vacuum the halls. For safety there is police and these polls through the campus that if pushed, it will alert the police department, turn on campus alarms, and all students will receive an email. Food is quite poor as there is only 2 dining halls south and Steveston. South juts recycle meals over and over on different days only on special occasions like holidays or finals they will make something new. Steveson is a little better breakfast is served till late evening and they have better options, but meals are recycled. There are campus stores which are pretty great, now way too expensive and they have quite foods like hot pockets and pizza rolls. There is another dining hall that is fast food chick fila, quboda and many more.
- Sophom*ore
- 2 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
After transferring to Eastern from a community college, I was nervous about the transition. However, my experience at Eastern has been nothing but amazing! The professors in the Department of Public Health have been so accommodating, supportive, and kind!
The campus is beautiful, safe, and has so many wonderful opportunities for connecting with other students. There are events nearly everyday, a variety of clubs, and ways to connect beyond the classroom. The campus is diverse, with students of a variety of backgrounds and ethnicities. I will always cherish my time at EIU, the friends I've made, and the professors I have met.
- Senior
- 5 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
I genuinely love it here and I'm so glad I chose this as my college of choice. The community has been nothing but kind to me and my family. Not to mention, the faculty and staff have done a wonderful job at making me feel welcome to their school. I'm so excited to continue my journey here as an eiu panther.
- Freshman
- 2 days ago
