Eastern Illinois University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Distant | Town
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, Illinois 61920
See on MapPhone
(217) 581-5000
Website
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$12,809Out of state
$15,274Graduate
In state
$10,942Out of state
$21,709Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
100%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 99.0% | $4,654 |
State/local grants | 58.0% | $4,675 |
Institutional grants | 86.0% | $5,136 |
Loans | 63.0% | $6,041 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$10,812 per year
Books & Supplies
$150 per year
Personal Expenses
$2,734 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Psychology, General
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biotechnology
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Neuroscience
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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Management Science
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Fashion Merchandising
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Construction Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, Other
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Computer Science
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Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other
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EDUCATION
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
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Health Teacher Education
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Technical Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Engineering, Other
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Music, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Industrial Technology/Technician
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biotechnology
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Human Resources Development
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EDUCATION
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
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Community Health and Preventive Medicine
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Systems Science and Theory
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Gerontology
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Clinical Psychology
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School Psychology
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Economics, General
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Geographic Information Science and Cartography
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Political Science and Government, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Music, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
67.96%- Apply 11,584
- Accepted 7,873
- Attend 876
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
$30Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
440-550
SAT Reading
460-570
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
58%Male Students
42%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian55.32%
- Hispanic/Latino13.45%
- Black12.98%
- Two Or More Ethnicities10.8%
- Not Specified3.91%
- Asian3.33%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.14%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.07%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
10,588
Undergraduate students
8,239
Graduate students
2,349
Full Time Students
57%Part Time Students
43%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Football
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Swimming
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Softball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Volleyball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Football
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Softball
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf
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