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Eastern Illinois University
  • 4 Year
  • CHARLESTON, IL
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Eastern Illinois University

#7 in Top Public Universities in Illinois
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      C+
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      A minus
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      B+
    10. Campus Food
      B minus
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      A minus
    Eastern Illinois is an above-average public university located in Charleston, Illinois. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 3,966 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Eastern Illinois acceptance rate is 56%. Popular majors include Liberal Arts and Humanities, Psychology, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. Graduating 51% of students, Eastern Illinois alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $34,400.
    eiu.edu
    600 LINCOLN AVENUE
    CHARLESTON, IL 61920
    About Eastern Illinois...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Ohio Valley Conference
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    EIU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    56%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    960-1140
    ACT Range
    18-23
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
    eiu.edu/apply

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $13,551 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,368 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      137 Graduates
    • Psychology
      103 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      58 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      50 Graduates
    • Biology
      49 Graduates
    • Family Studies and Consumer Sciences
      48 Graduates
    • Communications
      41 Graduates
    • Nursing
      35 Graduates
    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      32 Graduates
    • Arts
      31 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    8
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    8
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      29%
    • On Campus
      27%
    • Online
      44%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,966 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    2,869
    Undergrads Over 25
    12%
    Pell Grant
    57%
    Varsity Athletes
    11%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $42,200 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    51%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    National
    83%
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