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Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, ILPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 65% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Eastern Illinois University is a public institution located in the town setting of Charleston, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 65%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
65% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading460 - 560
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math420 - 530
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
65%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Health Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,880
Earnings 5yr: $83,141
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,362
Earnings 5yr: $76,860
Debt: $23,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,047
Earnings 5yr: $78,838
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,758
Earnings 5yr: $78,769
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,220
Earnings 5yr: $63,486
Debt: $26,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,704
Earnings 5yr: $83,935
Debt: $22,468
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,772
Earnings 5yr: $55,457
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,840
Earnings 5yr: $79,045
Debt: $23,974
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,359
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,994
Earnings 5yr: $63,447
Debt: $24,250
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,989
Earnings 5yr: $65,847
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,519
Earnings 5yr: $61,716
Debt: $24,739
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,985
Earnings 5yr: $57,214
Debt: $25,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,473
Earnings 5yr: $56,875
Debt: $19,500
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,401
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,745
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,856
Earnings 5yr: $60,679
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,533
Earnings 5yr: $54,958
Debt: N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,301
Earnings 5yr: $59,438
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,887
Earnings 5yr: $53,765
Debt: $26,000
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,435
Earnings 5yr: $61,034
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$12,786
In-State Tuition$13,679
Out-of-State Tuition$16,217
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
29%
Pell Grants
31%
Take Loans
58%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,694
+22% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,989
Completion Signals
47%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,722
Est. Monthly Payment
$170/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
34%
Part-Time Share
11%
Avg Family Income
$55,213
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