Public school in Illinois with 6,900 total undergraduate students
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
72%
Women
74%
Men
67%
Total number of applicants
7,145
Women: 60%
Men: 40%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
15%
Cost & scholarships
Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$23,110
Out-of-state
$25,478
Average net cost after aid
Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$10,386
$30,001–48,000
$9,800
$48,001–75,000
$12,335
$75,001–110,000
$17,528
Over $110,000
$19,727
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Applications
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Optional
TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
Policies change during COVID-19; please confirm by looking at this school's website.
Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 56%
ACT: 66%
Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
778
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
57%
Enrolled men:
43%
6-year graduation rate
53%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
70%
Student diversity
Moderately diverse
International students
2%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 2%
Black: 17%
Hispanic: 11%
Native American: < 1%
Other: 5%
White: 64%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
13:1
Calendar system
Semester
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors & careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
No
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
No
Football conference
Ohio Valley Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Ohio Valley Conference
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Location
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Campus Setting
Rural
Region
Great Lakes
Campus culture
Religious Affiliation
None
HBCU
No
Contact information
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