Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL · Town · 4,188 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Charleston, IL, 61920 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
IND · Indianapolis
101 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$26,996
Out-of-state COA
$29,534
Avg net price
$12,786
Room & board
$12,282
In-state tuition
$13,679
Out-of-state tuition
$16,217
Books & supplies
$150/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,828
$30–48k
$8,619
$48–75k
$11,412
$75–110k
$15,665
$110k+
$21,027
Admissions
Admit rate
65%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1000
Reading 460–560
Math 420–530
ACT midpoint
20
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Eastern Illinois University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
46%
1st-yr retention
72%
Transfer-out rate
30%
Consumer completion
57%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
52%
Transferred
35%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
13%
Median earnings (6yr)
$42,694
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,989
Median debt
$21,500
Monthly loan payment
$228
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,250–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$35,000
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
14
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
29%
First-generation
34%
Median family income
$39,153
Independent students
18%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
11%
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic
10%
Black
18%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
7%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$42,694
10 years after entry
$51,989
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Institutional
Endowment
$73M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
77%
Avg faculty salary
$9,482/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,847
Federal loan rate
31%
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