Overview

Eastern Illinois University is a Comprehensive institution located in Charleston, IL, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 600 Lincoln Avenue
1230 Old Main
Charleston, IL  61920
United States

Contact Kelly Miller
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@eiu.edu
Phone: 217-581-2233

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biotechnology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Construction Management, General
Fashion Merchandising
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Health Communication
Journalism
Public Relations/image Management
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer Science
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Technical Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
Industrial Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General
Work And Family Studies
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Dietetics/dietitian
Health/health Care Administration/management
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/police Science
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

11,452

Applied

7,776

Accepted

6,849

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,318

Females Applied

4,536

Females Accepted

72%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,134

Males Applied

3,240

Males Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.47

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5
Required for some programs	One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	May 15th	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		460	570
SAT Math		430	540
ACT Composite		17	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,151

In-state

10,151

Out-of-state

10,151

In-district

Fees

3,507

Full-time student fees

12,520

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	Yes
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Senior Citizens Employees

Financial Aid

17,397

Avg. Financial Aid Package

18,748

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,020

Avg. Loan Aid

3,984

Avg. Grant Aid

12,680

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

66%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

10%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,849

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

8%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	17.56%
Black or African American	12.7%
White or Caucasian	56.85%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.17%
Asian	4.46%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	1.81%
Other	4.81%

Gender

Male (42.68%)

Female (57.32%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	29%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Spring Fest and Family Weekend/Family Fun Night

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Greek-Lettered Organizations, Registered Student Organizations, Intramural Sports, University Board and Civil Engagement and Volunteerism

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Alert EIU and warning sirens

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball
Basketball
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No
Golf	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Soccer
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No
Soccer
Softball
Swimming And Diving	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball

Faculty

510

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 386

Part-time - 124

Male - 241

Female - 269