School Summary

Eastern Illinois University


General Information:

Founded in 1895, Eastern Illinois University is seated on 320 acres located in Coles county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 15:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 900. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

600 Lincoln Avenue

Charleston, IL
61920
For more information call: 217 581-5000. This school has a website at https://www.eiu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.eiu.edu/myeiu/index.php?type=signup


Application Deadline: May
Application Fee: $0
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $10,151.00 $10,151.00
Room and Board $12,520.00 $12,520.00
Fees $3,507.00 $3,507.00
Total $26,178.00 $26,178.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.eiu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 3.67% 0%
600-699 15.92% 0%
500-599 35.51% 0%
400-499 39.18% 0%
300-399 5.72% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 4.19%
24-29 19.76%
18-23 46.51%
12-17 29.54%
6-11 0.34%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 14%
11-25% 22.00%
26-50% 38.00%
Under 50% 25.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Triathlon, Badminton, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Equestrian sports, Ice hockey, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball

Triathlon, Badminton, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Equestrian sports, Ice hockey, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 2,923
Female 3,926
Total 6,849


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 3,824
Female 4,980
Total 8,804

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 4%
African American 13%
Hispanic 17%
Native American 0%
White 57%
Other 8%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 85%
At Least 25 Years Old 15%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 92%
Out Of State 8%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 29%
Live Off Campus 71%


Homecoming, Spring Fest, Family Weekend/Family Fun Night

Greek-Lettered Organizations, Registered Student Organizations, Intramural Sports, University Board, Civil Engagement and Volunteerism


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 19.0101                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 09.0905                                           Health Communication
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 51.0201                                           Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • 26.1201                                           Biotechnology
  • 09.0100                                           Communication, General
  • 09.0702                                           Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 26.1501                                           Neuroscience
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0902                                           Public Relations/Image Management
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 15.0612                                           Industrial Technology/Technician
  • 31.0504                                           Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 31.0301                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 51.3101                                           Dietetics/Dietitian
  • 52.2001                                           Construction Management, General
  • 43.0107                                           Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.1902                                           Fashion Merchandising
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 13.1316                                           Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
  • 13.1307                                           Health Teacher Education
  • 13.1319                                           Technical Teacher Education
  • 13.1209                                           Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 11.0199                                           Computer and Information Sciences, Other
  • 11.1099                                           Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
  • 14.9999                                           Engineering, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 09.0799                                           Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
  • 19.0000                                           Work and Family Studies

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.