Eastern Illinois University
Public university · Charleston, IL · 4,188 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
65%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
880–1090
ACT (middle 50%)
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Average net price
$12,717
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$26,962
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
50%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Eastern Illinois University?
Eastern Illinois University accepts about 65 of every 100 applicants (65%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 880 and 1090 on the SAT. A score at or above 1090 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 880, your scores are below most.
The latest federal data says Eastern Illinois University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Eastern Illinois University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Eastern Illinois University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $26,962 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $12,717 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $14,654 for IL residents and $17,261 for out-of-state students.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$14,654
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$17,261
- Room & board$13,020
- Total cost of attendance$26,962
- Average net price after grants$12,717
Popular majors
Business, Education, Health Professions & Nursing, Psychology, Liberal Arts & General Studies.
Eastern Illinois University FAQ
- What is Eastern Illinois University's acceptance rate?
- 65% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Eastern Illinois University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 880–1090. Aim for 1090 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- Is Eastern Illinois University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Eastern Illinois University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Eastern Illinois University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Eastern Illinois University cost?
- About $26,962 a year before aid; $12,717 on average after grants.
- What is Eastern Illinois University's FAFSA school code?
- 001674. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Eastern Illinois University receives your information.
- What is Eastern Illinois University's graduation rate?
- 50% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Eastern Illinois University
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of St FrancisJoliet, IL | 65% | 1030–1220 | $15,961 | 64% |
| Millikin UniversityDecatur, IL | 67% | 860–1130 | $16,652 | 51% |
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