Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
Eastern Illinois University is a public university located in Charleston, IL, serving approximately 4,398 students. It has an acceptance rate of 68%.
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Tuition
$13,403
Acceptance
67.75%
Students
6,353
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$13,403
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,879
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,298
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,602
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
45%
Freshman Retention
70%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
67.75%
SAT range
890 - 1110
ACT range
19 - 27
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
6,353
Undergrads
4,398
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
28
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
12
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.68
Property Rate / 1,000
1.14
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Charleston
Violent Rate / 100k
189
Property Rate / 100k
941
Location
Institution does not report this
Charleston, IL 61920
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