Eastern Illinois University - Requirements + Data

Message from Eastern Illinois University

Welcome to Eastern Illinois University, where you can be part of a welcoming community that genuinely cares about you. We’ve got more than just a top-notch education to offer — we’ve got your back with academic, financial, and personal support to help you make your dreams come true. Picture yourself in the not-so-distant future walking across the stage in your graduation gear while your family and friends cheer you on. That’s the day we’re all working toward at EIU and we’re here to help you become that amazing version of yourself. Welcome home, future Panther!

Your chances

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Acceptance rate

72%

Public school in Illinois with 6,900 total undergraduate students

Rural

Great Lakes

On campus housing

D1 Basketball

Ohio Valley Conference

eiu.edu

600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920

(217) 581-5000

Admissions

Overall acceptance rate

72%

Yield rate - overall

15%

Acceptance rate breakdown

Women

74%

Men

67%

Applicant breakdown

Total number of applicants

7,145

Women: 60%

Men: 40%

eiu.edu/admissions.php

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost

$ ? / year

In-state

$23,913

Out-of-state

$26,340

Average net cost after aid

Income

Average net cost

$0–30,000

$9,498

$30,001–48,000

$7,854

$48,001–75,000

$12,381

$75,001–110,000

$18,148

Over $110,000

$19,335

Published costs and averages can be misleading: they don’t fully account for your family’s finances (for financial aid) or your academic profile (for scholarships).

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