Where is Eastern Illinois University located?

Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, IL, in the United States.

What type of institution is Eastern Illinois University?

Eastern Illinois University is a public university based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.

What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Illinois University?

The most recently reported acceptance rate at Eastern Illinois University is approximately 68%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.

What is the tuition at Eastern Illinois University?

Eastern Illinois University's published in-state tuition is approximately $13,403 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.

How many students attend Eastern Illinois University?

Eastern Illinois University reports total enrollment of approximately 6,353 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.

How should I verify final details about Eastern Illinois University?

CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Eastern Illinois University.

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Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, IL

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Tuition

$13,403

Acceptance

68%

Students

6,353

Type

University

Setting

Rural

Distance from home

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Accepts Common App Transfer friendly Athletics available

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?

Sticker price$24,701

Net price (after aid)$14,093

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$11,412

$30k – $48k$9,774

$48k – $75k$12,371

$75k – $110k$19,132

$110k+$21,672

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$51,989

Median debt at graduation$21,500

Est. monthly loan payment$228

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Moderate · 2.4×

Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants31%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans35%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

45%

Freshman Retention

70%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Value signal

Lower net price

After typical aid, families pay below the national average.

This school$14.1k

National avg$18.5k

Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Out-of-state value

$15.9k below avg

Strong aid for lower incomes

Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.

Manageable graduate debt

$21.5k below avg

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$13.4k

Out-of-state

$15.9k

below avg

Net price

$14.1k

below avg

Pell

31%

Median debt

$21.5k

below avg

Earnings (10y)

$52k

“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.

Admissions

Acceptance rate

68%

SAT range

890 - 1110

ACT range

19 - 27

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Charleston, IL 61920

Academics

Program format

On-CampusHybrid

These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.

Areas of study

CommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness

Programs (28)

Communications

Public RelationsJournalism

Computer Science

CybersecurityArtificial IntelligenceWeb DevelopmentSoftware Engineering

Education

Elementary EducationSecondary Education

Engineering

Chemical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering

Arts & Humanities

Music

Campus & Student Life

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About Eastern Illinois University

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Eastern Illinois University located?: Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, IL, in the United States.
What type of institution is Eastern Illinois University?: Eastern Illinois University is a public university based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Illinois University?: The most recently reported acceptance rate at Eastern Illinois University is approximately 68%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Eastern Illinois University?: Eastern Illinois University's published in-state tuition is approximately $13,403 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Eastern Illinois University?: Eastern Illinois University reports total enrollment of approximately 6,353 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about Eastern Illinois University?: CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Eastern Illinois University.

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Data sources & methodology

Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025

Facts on this profile of Eastern Illinois University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.

Sources used across this page

Not every source informs every figure. Each data point draws on the source appropriate to it see the relevant section and the data dictionary for field-level provenance.

IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
Clery Act campus security reports
Annual campus security and fire-safety disclosures required of U.S. institutions.
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