Eastern Illinois University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1454 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #394 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #353 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #370 of 1,114 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 76 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Undergraduates
- 6,785
- Graduates
- 1,720
- 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 65% and is among the top 27% 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 | 65% | 60% | 70% |
| Applicants | 12,539 | 5,718 | 6,808 |
| Admissions | 8,194 | 3,417 | 4,772 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 797 | 345 | 452 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 1 | 6 |
2,051 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,283 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
22 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 880
or below
75% of them
had 1090
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Eastern Illinois University are 880-1090 (middle 50% range).
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 | 5151 (61%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 968 (11%) |
| Hispanic | 742 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 663 (8%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 448 (5%) |
| Asian | 319 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 155 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0%) |
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
- $12,960
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,150 | $8,262 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,150 | $8,262 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,688 | $19,829 |
| Fee in-district | $3,529 | $3,385 |
| Fee in-state | $3,529 | $3,385 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,529 | $3,385 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 4,052 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,862 |
Eastern Illinois University majors
Eastern Illinois University has granted 1,101 bachelor's degrees across 57 programs and 867 master's across 29 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Eastern Illinois University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 342 | |
| Psychology, General | 95 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 52 | 38 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 88 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 63 | 12 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | 43 |
| Communication, General | 35 | 24 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 16 | 42 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 57 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 19 | 33 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 51 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 | 27 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 49 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 29 | 18 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 46 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 44 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 24 | 14 |
| History, General | 25 | 11 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 | 12 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 33 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 | 13 |
| Music, General | 16 | 16 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 31 | |
| Management Science | 29 | |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 28 | |
| Accounting | 25 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 25 | |
| Health Teacher Education | 23 | |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 7 | 15 |
| Finance, General | 22 | |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 21 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 15 | |
| Chemistry, General | 13 | 1 |
| Construction Management, General | 14 | |
| Human Resources Development | 13 | |
| Journalism | 12 | |
| Sociology, General | 12 | |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 11 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 11 | |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | 10 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 8 | |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 8 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 7 | |
| Fashion Merchandising | 7 | |
| Health Communication | 7 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| Systems Science and Theory | 7 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 6 | |
| Gerontology | 6 | |
| School Psychology | 6 | |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 5 | |
| Computer Science | 5 | |
| Geography | 5 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | |
| Neuroscience | 4 | |
| Physics, General | 4 | |
| Technical Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| Economics, General | 2 | 1 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | |
| Philosophy | 3 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 2 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 1,101 | 867 |
Eastern Illinois University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 39% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Eastern Illinois University has published 9,773 scientific papers with 96,767 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Law, Art & Design, Sociology, Computer Science, and Linguistics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 136 | 204 |
| 1994 | 123 | 242 |
| 1995 | 125 | 309 |
| 1996 | 127 | 304 |
| 1997 | 286 | 316 |
| 1998 | 203 | 375 |
| 1999 | 285 | 401 |
| 2000 | 252 | 541 |
| 2001 | 239 | 576 |
| 2002 | 291 | 725 |
| 2003 | 273 | 863 |
| 2004 | 345 | 1003 |
| 2005 | 310 | 1202 |
| 2006 | 350 | 1340 |
| 2007 | 322 | 1501 |
| 2008 | 363 | 1914 |
| 2009 | 332 | 2153 |
| 2010 | 380 | 2524 |
| 2011 | 367 | 2869 |
| 2012 | 490 | 3446 |
| 2013 | 441 | 4213 |
| 2014 | 409 | 4600 |
| 2015 | 451 | 4624 |
| 2016 | 201 | 4676 |
| 2017 | 170 | 4780 |
| 2018 | 135 | 5038 |
| 2019 | 170 | 5572 |
| 2020 | 193 | 6666 |
| 2021 | 160 | 6785 |
| 2022 | 109 | 6537 |
| 2023 | 141 | 6490 |
| 2024 | 124 | 6163 |
| 2025 | 91 | 5456 |
Eastern Illinois University alumni
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John Malkovich
- Occupations
- film directortheatrical directorfilm produceractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
John Gavin Malkovich is an American actor, producer and director. 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
- television actorvoice actorstage actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Joan Allen is an American actress. Known for her work on stage and screen, she has received various accolades, including a Tony Award, in addition to 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 ventures in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Hughes put together two six-fight winning streaks defeating all of 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
- writerautobiographerstreet artistfilm actorbanjoist
- Biography
-
Burl Icle Ivanhoe Ives was an American 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 | 1,172 |
| 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 |