Eastern Illinois University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Charleston, IL
0 reviews

#10 Best Public Universities in Illinois

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Overview

Total enrollment

8,505

Location Charleston, Illinois
Website eiu.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Eastern Illinois University occupies a 320-acre main campus in Charleston, Illinois, situated approximately 50 miles south of Champaign and 180 miles south of Chicago. The public university, established in 1895 as a teachers' college, features a mix of Gothic and contemporary architecture, with the landmark Old Main castle serving as its administrative center. EIU maintains a focus on undergraduate education, particularly in teacher preparation, business, health sciences, and arts and humanities, while also offering select graduate programs. The university operates as a primarily residential campus with multiple residence halls and on-campus apartment complexes, serving students from throughout Illinois and neighboring states. As a member of the Ohio Valley Conference, EIU competes in NCAA Division I athletics, with its Panthers teams particularly known for their track and field program.

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Ratings

EIU is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

3 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Eastern Illinois University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 880/1090
GPA 3.39

Acceptance Rate

65.3%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 9.8%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Illinois Resident Tuition

$13,679

Out of State Resident Tuition

$16,217

Breakdown

Tuition $13,679
Books and Supplies $150
Other Fees $3,529
Room and Board $12,282
Budget for Other Expenses $1,944
Total One Year Cost $31,584

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

59% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Eastern Illinois University are Education, Business, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 21% of students major in Education, 14% in Business, and 9% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.