Overview

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

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
Applied Engineering	×
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
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist	×
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General	×
Dietetics/dietitian	×
Health/health Care Administration/management	×
Public Health, General	×
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

12,539

Applied

8,194

Accepted

6,785

Enrolled

Female Admissions

6,808

Females Applied

4,772

Females Accepted

70%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,718

Males Applied

3,417

Males Accepted

60%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.36

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record
Required for some programs

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 12th	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 Math	-	420	530
ACT Composite	-	16	-

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,430

In-state

10,430

Out-of-state

10,430

In-district

Fees

4,224

Full-time student fees

12,174

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

17,329

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,899

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

15,711

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,901

Avg. Loan Aid

3,573

Avg. Grant Aid

12,100

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

71%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

16%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

6,785

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

8%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	10.24%
Black or African American	18.39%
White or Caucasian	57.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.19%
Asian	1.48%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	3.01%
Other	6.57%

Gender

Male (42.59%)

Female (57.41%)

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	48%

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No	No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Beach Volleyball	No	No	No
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		No	No
Golf	No
Ice Hockey		No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball	No	Division 1
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Triathlon		No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1

Faculty

527

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 387

Part-time - 140

Male - 250

Female - 277