Eastern Illinois University
PublicCharleston, IL
Located in Charleston, IL, Eastern Illinois University is a public mid-sized school with roughly 4,188 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 65% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians shows the strongest outcomes -- $81,362/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Eastern Illinois University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Eastern Illinois University weighs your application
From Eastern Illinois University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Eastern Illinois University look for in applicants?
Per Eastern Illinois University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Eastern Illinois University's acceptance rate?
Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL admits approximately 65% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Eastern Illinois University?
Admitted students at Eastern Illinois University typically score between 880–1090 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Eastern Illinois University cost?
Eastern Illinois University's total cost of attendance is reported at $26,996 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Eastern Illinois University require students to live on campus?
No -- Eastern Illinois University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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