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Eastern Illinois University

EIU

Charleston, Illinois 61920

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Eastern Illinois University is a public institution in Charleston with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1010, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,989 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,093.

Established
1895
Mascot
Billy the Panther
Type
Public university
Conference
Illinois
Division
Division I

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68%Acceptance
1010SAT Avg
4,398Students
15:1Student:Faculty
45%Grad Rate
$51,989Earnings 10yr
$14,093Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Eastern Illinois University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1010

Reading & WritingMid: 520
460570
MathMid: 500
430540

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

67.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1010

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$13,403
Tuition (out-of-state)$15,879
Room & Board$11,298
Books & Supplies$150
Total Cost of Attendance$26,164
Average Net Price$14,093
Median Debt at Graduation$21,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,412
$30–48K$9,774
$48–75K$12,371
$75–110K$19,132
$110K+$21,672

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,093

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

65.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,722

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

30

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (98)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,398
Gender Split
61% / 40%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 57%
Black 18%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate45.2%
Freshman Retention70.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,694
8 Years$48,019
10 Years$51,989

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$40,400
Men
$53,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#14

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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