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| Accepted | 3,588 |
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| Declined | + 3,377 |
| Total Received | 6,965 |
| SAT | 1199 |
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| ACT | 1016 |
| Name | Location |
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| Illinois State University | Normal, IL |
| DePaul University | Chicago, IL |
| Northern Illinois University | DeKalb, IL |
| Millikin University | Decatur, IL |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Loyola University Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Olivet Nazarene University | Bourbonnais, IL |
| University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign | Champaign, IL |
| Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, IN |
| Monmouth College | Monmouth, IL |
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Eastern Illinois University, founded in 1895, is a public university. Its 320-acre campus is located in Charleston, 57 miles from Champaign.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 7,030 |
| Established in | 1895 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AAFCS (American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences) • ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) • ADiA (American Dietetic Association) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • ATMAE (Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering) • CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) |
320-acre campus in Charleston (population: 20,996), 57 miles from Champaign. Served by air and bus; major airports serve Indianapolis (110 miles) and St. Louis (147 miles); train serves Mattoon (12 miles). School operates transportation to Chicago area on weekends by bus.
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
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| Application fee | $30 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | August 15 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required |
51%
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| Accepted | 3,588 |
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| Declined | + 3,377 |
| Total Received | 6,965 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Alumni/ae relationship
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
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Kelly Miller
Director of Admissions
P: 877 581-2348
F: 217 581-7060
admissions@eiu.edu
57%
$13,067
| Tuition | $8,880 |
| Room & board | $9,500 |
| Additional fees | $2,665 |
| Books & supplies | $297 |
| Total | $21,342 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $13,067 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $8,275 |
Need-based
| Federal | $10,329,128 |
| State | $7,946,378 |
| Institutional | $5,000,311 |
| Other external | $1,346,090 |
| Total | $24,621,907 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $140,694 |
| State | $128,478 |
| Institutional | $1,670,434 |
| Other external | $546,264 |
| Total | $2,485,870 |
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FAFSA
P: 217 581-3713
F: 217 581-6422
finaid@eiu.edu
Amanda Starwalt
Director, Financial Aid
ajstarwalt@eiu.edu
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Transfer applicants accepted
77%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.50 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Minimum transfers must complete
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| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 30 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Australia Canada China Nepal Saudi Arabia South Korea |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
ESL program/classes Host family program Other Special counselors/advisors Special orientation |
Krishna Thomas
Admission Counselor
217 581-2321
kpthomas@eiu.edu
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