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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

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$12,809

Out of state

$15,274
Graduate

In state

$10,942

Out of state

$21,709

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
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
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
67.96%
  • Apply 11,584
  • Accepted 7,873
  • Attend 876

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
$30

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

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
  1. Caucasian55.32%
  2. Hispanic/Latino13.45%
  3. Black12.98%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities10.8%
  5. Not Specified3.91%
  6. Asian3.33%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.14%
  8. 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

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Football
    • Baseball
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Golf
    • Female

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Softball
    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Volleyball
    • Beach Volleyball
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Golf
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