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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
1230 Old Main
Charleston, IL 61920
United States
Majors & Degrees
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Biotechnology |
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Neuroscience |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Construction Management, General |
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Fashion Merchandising |
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Finance, General |
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Hospitality Administration/management, General |
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Management Science |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Communication, General |
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Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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Health Communication |
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Journalism |
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Public Relations/image Management |
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Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, Other |
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Computer Science |
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Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Elementary Education And Teaching |
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Health Teacher Education |
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Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching |
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Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching |
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Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education |
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Special Education And Teaching, General |
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Technical Teacher Education |
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Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Electrical And Electronics Engineering |
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Engineering, Other |
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
English Language And Literature, General |
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Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Family And Consumer Sciences/human Sciences, General |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist |
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Communication Sciences And Disorders, General |
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Dietetics/dietitian |
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Health/health Care Administration/management |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General |
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Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Philosophy |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Geology/earth Science, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice/police Science |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Economics, General |
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Geography |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art/art Studies, General |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
7,077
Applied
5,111
Accepted
6,903
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,266
Females Applied
3,205
Females Accepted
75%
Male Admissions
2,811
Males Applied
1,906
Males Accepted
68%
Applying
3.39
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 |
Required for some programs |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
9,709
In-state
12,136
Out-of-state
9,709
In-district
Fees
3,319
Full-time student fees
10,394
Room & board
Financial Aid
14,299
Avg. Financial Aid Package
15,318
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,057
Avg. Loan Aid
4,254
Avg. Grant Aid
9,967
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
51%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
8%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
6,903
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
9%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 9.34% |
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Black or African American | 21.01% |
White or Caucasian | 57.58% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.19% |
Asian | 1.28% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.15% |
Two or more races | 3.38% |
Other | 4.66% |
Gender
Male (40.63%)
Female (59.37%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
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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 | 28% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Celebration: A Festival of the Arts and Family Weekend
Homecoming, Celebration: A Festival of the Arts and Family Weekend
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 Organizations, Registered Student Organizations, Intramural Sports, University Board and Civic Engagement & Volunteerism
Greek Organizations, Registered Student Organizations, Intramural Sports, University Board and Civic Engagement & 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
Alert EIU and warning sirens
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | ||
Baseball | Division 1 | ||
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Beach Volleyball | Division 1 | No | |
Bowling | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Football | Division 1 | ||
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | Division 1 | No | |
Racquetball | No | ||
Sand Volleyball | No | No | No |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | Division 1 | ||
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Triathlon | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Weight Lifting | No | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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Badminton | No | ||
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | Division 1 | ||
Beach Volleyball | No | No | No |
Bowling | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | Division 1 | ||
Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | Division 1 | ||
Ice Hockey | No | No | |
Indoor Track | Division 1 | No | |
Racquetball | No | ||
Sand Volleyball | No | Division 1 | |
Soccer | Division 1 | ||
Softball | Division 1 | ||
Swimming And Diving | Division 1 | ||
Table Tennis | No | No | |
Tennis | Division 1 | ||
Track And Field | Division 1 | ||
Triathlon | No | No | |
Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
Volleyball | Division 1 | ||
Weight Lifting | No | No |
Faculty
537
Total Faculty
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 389
Part-time - 148
Male - 254
Female - 283
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