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Eastern Illinois University
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  • CHARLESTON, IL
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Eastern Illinois University
#7 in Top Public Universities in Illinois
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    Eastern Illinois University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for EIU?

    Eastern Illinois admissions is selective with an acceptance rate of 56%. Students that get into Eastern Illinois have an average SAT score between 960-1140 or an average ACT score of 18-23. The regular admissions application deadline for Eastern Illinois is rolling.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    56%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    8,999
    SAT Range
    960-1140
    SAT Reading
    480-580
    SAT Math
    480-560
    Students Submitting SAT
    86%
    ACT Range
    18-23
    ACT English
    18-24
    ACT Math
    17-24
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    99%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Early Decision Deadline
    Early Action Deadline
    Offers Early Decision
    No
    Offers Early Action
    No
    Application Fee
    $0
    Application Website
    eiu.edu/apply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Neither required nor recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Recommended
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