$11,678
$13,868
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details46%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,947 |
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| Declined | + 4,473 |
| Total Received | 8,420 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Northeastern Illinois University | Chicago, IL |
| Millikin University | Decatur, IL |
| Aurora University | Aurora, IL |
| Illinois State University | Normal, IL |
| DePaul University | Chicago, IL |
| Northern Illinois University | DeKalb, IL |
| Quincy University | Quincy, IL |
| Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Benedictine University | Lisle, IL |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| SAT | 1199 |
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| ACT | 1016 |
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 | 7,415 |
| 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) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association) |
320-acre campus in Charleston (population: 21,133), 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
| 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) |
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| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted SAT or ACT Required |
46%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,947 |
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| Declined | + 4,473 |
| Total Received | 8,420 |
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
Kelly Miller
Interim Director of Admissions
P: 877 581-2348
F: 217 581-7060
admissions@eiu.edu
| Tuition | $8,760 |
| Room & board | $9,736 |
| Additional fees | $2,918 |
| Books & supplies | $150 |
| Total | $21,564 |
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| Average Financial Aid | - $9,187 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $12,377 |
67%
$9,187
Need-based
| Federal | $10,751,097 |
| State | $7,547,701 |
| Institutional | $5,048,435 |
| Other external | $1,232,589 |
| Total | $24,579,822 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | $131,996 |
| State | $441,171 |
| Institutional | $2,035,502 |
| Other external | $627,162 |
| Total | $3,235,831 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| 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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80%
| 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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