Eastern Illinois University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1466 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #393 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #353 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #318 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 78 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 6,916
- Graduates
- 1,941
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.eiu.edu
Eastern Illinois University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Eastern Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 68% and is among the top 29% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 64% | 71% |
| Applicants | 11,584 | 4,892 | 6,544 |
| Admissions | 7,873 | 3,118 | 4,660 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 871 | 338 | 533 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 4 | 1 |
2,433 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,382 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
13 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 900
or below
75% of them
had 1120
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Eastern Illinois University are 900-1120 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 0%
submitted ACT
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4900 (55%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1191 (13%) |
| Black or African American | 1150 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 767 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 346 (4%) |
| Asian | 295 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 190 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,773
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,709 | $7,691 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,709 | $7,691 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,136 | $18,458 |
| Fee in-district | $3,392 | $3,251 |
| Fee in-state | $3,392 | $3,251 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,392 | $3,251 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,304 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,812 |
Eastern Illinois University majors
Eastern Illinois University has granted 1,106 bachelor's degrees across 58 programs and 629 master's across 31 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Eastern Illinois University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 107 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 102 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 23 | 48 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 50 | 21 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 71 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | 46 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 56 | 11 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 63 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 2 | 59 |
| Communication, General | 34 | 17 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 50 | 1 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 26 | 23 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 31 | 18 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 46 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 14 | 31 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 41 | |
| Music, General | 26 | 14 |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 26 | 14 |
| History, General | 21 | 15 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | 21 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | 18 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 31 | |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 28 | |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 27 | |
| Management Science | 26 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 25 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 4 | 20 |
| Finance, General | 21 | |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 20 | |
| Accounting | 19 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 19 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 19 | |
| Chemistry, General | 7 | 8 |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 15 | |
| Health Teacher Education | 14 | |
| Sociology, General | 13 | |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 12 | |
| Journalism | 12 | |
| Economics, General | 6 | 5 |
| Construction Management, General | 10 | |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 10 | |
| Gerontology | 10 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 9 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 9 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 9 | |
| Human Resources Development | 8 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 7 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 7 | |
| Mathematics, General | 6 | 1 |
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 6 | |
| Computer Science | 6 | |
| Geography | 6 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 6 | |
| School Psychology | 6 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Technical Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 5 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 5 | |
| Philosophy | 5 | |
| Health Communication | 4 | |
| Systems Science and Theory | 4 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | |
| Neuroscience | 3 | |
| Engineering, Other | 2 | |
| Physics, General | 2 | |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,106 | 629 |
Eastern Illinois University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 51% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Eastern Illinois University has published 8,845 scientific papers with 66,900 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Art & Design, Law, Linguistics, Sociology, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 89 | 172 |
| 1992 | 117 | 185 |
| 1993 | 117 | 165 |
| 1994 | 119 | 197 |
| 1995 | 120 | 253 |
| 1996 | 125 | 255 |
| 1997 | 281 | 249 |
| 1998 | 196 | 294 |
| 1999 | 171 | 308 |
| 2000 | 242 | 402 |
| 2001 | 229 | 411 |
| 2002 | 286 | 547 |
| 2003 | 260 | 615 |
| 2004 | 332 | 793 |
| 2005 | 296 | 896 |
| 2006 | 334 | 1020 |
| 2007 | 315 | 1188 |
| 2008 | 344 | 1467 |
| 2009 | 331 | 1705 |
| 2010 | 354 | 2006 |
| 2011 | 348 | 2240 |
| 2012 | 379 | 2787 |
| 2013 | 413 | 3400 |
| 2014 | 367 | 3741 |
| 2015 | 409 | 3682 |
| 2016 | 199 | 3711 |
| 2017 | 161 | 3716 |
| 2018 | 130 | 3987 |
| 2019 | 153 | 4337 |
| 2020 | 180 | 4860 |
| 2021 | 140 | 5025 |
| 2022 | 91 | 5056 |
| 2023 | 113 | 4580 |
Eastern Illinois University alumni
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John Malkovich
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm actoractorfilm producertheatrical director
- Biography
-
John Malkovich is an American actor. He is the recipient of several accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for two Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, two Screen Actors Guild Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.
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Joan Allen
- Occupations
- stage actorvoice actortelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Joan Allen is an American actress. Known for her work on stage and screen, she has received a Tony Award as well as nominations for three Academy Awards, a BAFTA Award, three Primetime Emmy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards.
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Matt Hughes
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Matthew Allen Hughes is an American retired mixed martial artist with a background in wrestling. Widely considered among the greatest fighters in the history of MMA, he is a former two-time UFC Welterweight Champion, UFC Hall of Fame inductee, and NJCAA Hall of Fame inductee. During his tenures in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Hughes put together two six-fight winning streaks, defeated all the available opposition in the welterweight division. In May 2010, Hughes became the eighth inductee into the UFC Hall of Fame.
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Burl Ives
- Occupations
- street artistvoice actortelevision actorstage actorbanjoist
- Biography
-
Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives was an American musician, singer and actor with a career that spanned more than six decades.
General info
| Alternative names | EIU Eastern E.I.U. |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1895 |
| Colors | blue, gray |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May to June), and 5-week and 8-week Sessions beginning June |
| Total FTE staff | 1,085 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 600 Lincoln Avenue Charleston, Illinois, 61920 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 17,000 |
| Phone | 2175815000 |