Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
- 4-year, Public
- 1,780 Freshman Class
- $20,820 (in-state), $36,060 (out-of-state)
- 12,040 Total Students
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Eastern Illinois University Student Body
Size
- Average Freshman Class Size:
- 1,780
- Full-Time Undergrads:
- 9,205
- Total Students:
- 12,040
Undergraduates/Graduates
Where Students Come From
Are Students Enrolled Full-Time?
Diversity
Eastern Illinois University Campus Life
Campus Housing and Facilities
- Students Living on Campus?
- 41%
- Religious Affiliation?
- No
- Urbanization:
- Town
Crime (per 1000 students per year)
- Serious Crimes:
- 1.74
- Drug or Weapon Incidents:
- 3.82
- Alcohol Incidents:
- 27.82
Weather (Degrees F)
Eastern Illinois University Admissions
Applicants Admitted
Statistics
- Students Who Return After First Year:
- 82%
- Average GPA:
- 3.02
Average Test Scores
- SAT Math:
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- SAT Verbal:
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- SAT Writing:
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- ACT Composite:
- 19 - 24
Eastern Illinois University Academics
Graduation Rates (Total)
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
African American
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Statistics
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio:
- 18:1
- Study Abroad Offered:
- Yes
Eastern Illinois University Financial Aid
Cost of Attendance
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$20,820
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$36,060
In-State
Out-of-State
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- Tuition (Out-of-State)
- $24,928
- Tuition (In-State)
- $9,688
- Food and Housing
- $8,584
- Books
- $298
- Personal Expenses
- $2,250
How are students paying for school?
- Average Grant Size
- $3,381
Eastern Illinois University Contact Information
Address
- Mailing
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600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston,IL 61920-3099
217-581-5000 - More Info
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Eastern Illinois UniversityReviews
By Students 
(Avg. of 146rankings)
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B. S.
What do you consider the best thing about your school? Why?The small, friendly campus. This school offered the small class size so students and professors really know eachother.What do you wish you had known before you came to this school?That huge schools wasn’t a better choice. I spent alot of my time wishing I had gone to a bigger school until I actually visited a big campus.
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e. K.
Describe your classmates in one sentence.My classmates @ Eastern were friendly, knowedgeable and creative.What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?I attended Eastern Illinois University for only two years because I tranfered into to EIU from Lincoln IL where that was a two year school. Eastern Illinois University is a great school because not only is it a small enough campus not to get lost in but the people are so nice. I am so glad I chose Eastern because of the small class size, my major (Health Studies) and how nice the people are. I really wish I would have got there all 4 years. I really enjoyed my time @ Eastern because of the activites and concerts.
S. M.
What do you wish you had known before you came to this school?I wish I’d known how Greek-oriented the social scene is.What kind of person shouldn’t attend this school?Those looking for much academic rigor. I can’t speak for all of the departments, but it seems that compared to many schools, our workloads are relatively light. There’s not much competition amongst students to be the best academically.
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C. W.
What kind of person shouldn’t attend this school?If you like to be surrounded by a large crowd and like a noisy environment, then you should not attend this school. EIU is a small, quiet town with a population of 21,039. There are limited restaurants and shopping areas as well, but if you are ok with that, EIU could potentially be the college for you.What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?I really love how there are over 200 recognized student organizations on campus. There is a club that fits almost everyones personality and sparks their interest. You can even start an organizations of your own as long as you have 10 members and a constitution. EIU offers an abundant amount of diverse organizations that fits the needs of nearly all the students.
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K. S.
What is your school best known for?Eastern Illinois University is best known for being the second largest producer of teachers in the Education Field. This is very important because we need more teachers, with Elementary Education being my major Eastern was my dream school. Although the location isn’t very eye catching the school has a lot to offer and not just for Education majors. Our Education programs are very well put together and career oriented. The department is always willing to help and open doors for you when you graduate.What do you wish you had known before you came to this school?I wish that I had known more about the location. It is not conviently placed for a college, in my opinoin. However that is also a benefit because it keeps the students focused on school and working. The town is small and everyone knows everyone, it makes you feel at home; which is nice considering you are away from your parents.
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