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Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University
CHARLESTON, IL . 4 Year 3.5
#817 in Best Colleges in America
600 LINCOLN AVE CHARLESTON, IL 61920

Overview

Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, Illinois, USA, and is a public university that emphasizes undergraduate education while also offering research and practical opportunities. The campus environment is quiet and safe, with a low student-to-faculty ratio and highly engaged professors, making it ideal for students seeking personalized guidance. The university excels in fields such as education, business, media, nursing, and science, and also provides a variety of campus activities and internship resources to help students develop comprehensively. The overall atmosphere is warm and friendly, making it an ideal choice for students seeking a close-knit learning community within a mid-sized campus environment.

Rankings

  • 153

    #153 in Best Colleges for Sports Management in America

  • 7

    #7 in Top Public Universities in Illinois

  • 175

    #175 in Best Colleges with No Application Fee in America

  • Best Colleges for Sports Management in America 153 of 454
  • Best Colleges with No Application Fee in America 175 of 684
  • Best Colleges for Anthropology and Sociology in America 191 of 762

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • B+Value
  • ADiversity
  • C+Campus
  • B+Athletics
  • A Party Scene
  • B+Professors
  • C+Location
  • B+Dorms
  • B Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • A Safety

Majors

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    137 Graduates
  • Psychology
    103 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    58 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    50 Graduates
  • Biology
    49 Graduates
  • Family Studies and Consumer Sciences
    48 Graduates
  • Communications
    41 Graduates
  • Nursing
    35 Graduates
  • Management Sciences and Information Systems
    32 Graduates
  • Arts
    31 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 72%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    900-1140
  • ACT Range
    17-23
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    No

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,756
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    51%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    3,966 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    2,869
  • Undergrads Over 25
    12%
  • Pell Grant
    54%
  • Varsity Athletes
    12%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Ohio Valley Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS

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