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Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois · Public

$14k/yearCost after aid
Jan 5Application deadline

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About

Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, Illinois. It is a public institution. The university enrolls approximately 4,398 students.

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Cost and aid

True cost

Great value
$14kper year

Compared to $17k national average

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$13,403
Out-of-state tuition$15,879
Room & board$11,298
Avg aid package$11,022
Students receiving aid98%
Pell grant recipients31%
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Admissions

Test scores

SAT · middle 50%890–1110
4001600

Application info

Acceptance rate68%
Average GPA3.67
Student–faculty ratio15:1
Test optionalYes
Common AppYes

Application dates

PriorityJun 1
Early ActionNov 1
Regular DecisionJan 5
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Academics

Graduation rate50%
Retention rate70%
Student–faculty ratio15:1
Full-time faculty78%

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$51,989
Avg starting salary$36,000
Job placement rate91%
Internship rate95%
Earn more than HS grad72%
Economic mobility97%
Loan default (3 yr)6%
Loan repayment (3 yr)58%

Student life

Demographics

Medium School
4,398Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

More femaleGender ratio
Female 61%Male 40%
57% WhiteRacial diversity
White 57%Black 18%Hispanic 10%Asian 1%Other 13%
Greek lifeYes
Campus housingYes

About Eastern Illinois University

24-hour security patrols, emergency phones, and mobile alert systems enhance campus safety.

Endowment$70,517,759
Avg faculty salary$111,432

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