At a glance
Average net price
$12,786
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
47.4%
Admission rate
65%
Undergrad size
4,188
In-state tuition
$13,679
Out-of-state tuition
$16,217
Cost of attendance
$26,996
Median earnings (10y)
$51,989
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,000
- ACT midpoint
- 20
- Retention
- 71.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
22 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (30%), social sciences (27%), business (13%).
- STEM11%
- Health8%
- Business13%
- Humanities & arts30%
- Social sciences27%
- Trades & services11%
- Business12.6%~529 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education12.1%~506 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication9.2%~384 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology8.6%~361 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~338 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~338 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Liberal arts8.0%~335 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~213 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~175 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Social sciences3.8%~160 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~133 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~126 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~110 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science2.5%~106 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.3%~95 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English2.2%~91 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~31 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Engineering0.6%~27 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.6%~27 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~19 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Master's | 413 | $40,936 | — |
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | Graduate certificate | 401 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 217 | $28,549 | $22,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 189 | $33,984 | $24,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 172 | $35,177 | $22,075 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 143 | $31,035 | $25,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 139 | $63,284 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 125 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 104 | $28,027 | $24,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Master's | 96 | $49,926 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 95 | $59,362 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 87 | $50,607 | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Bachelor's | 83 | $35,479 | $22,033 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 74 | $35,899 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 74 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 69 | $32,917 | $26,000 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 66 | $51,985 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 61 | $26,363 | $25,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 59 | $25,065 | $25,053 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 59 | $40,850 | $24,250 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 58 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 57 | $42,684 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 56 | $36,517 | $28,866 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 54 | $29,815 | $26,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 54 | $34,817 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 50 | $42,628 | $26,046 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Master's | 49 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 49 | $48,053 | $22,468 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | $23,745 |
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services. | Master's | 45 | $48,617 | — |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | Master's | 44 | $39,634 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 44 | $29,456 | $21,500 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 42 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 42 | $31,136 | $25,817 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 41 | $34,254 | $26,300 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Master's | 39 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | $19,500 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 39 | $40,964 | $23,974 |
| Music. | Master's | 37 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University is a mid-sized institution located in Charleston, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 4,188 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Education, Communication.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Eastern Illinois University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $12,786 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $13,679 for in-state students and $16,217 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $26,996 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 47.4%, a average completion outcome. 71.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,989 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Eastern Illinois University confers degrees and certificates across 22 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Education, Communication. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (30% of credentials), social sciences (27% of credentials), business (13% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Eastern Illinois University accepts 65% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,000. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 20.
Location & campus
Set in Charleston, Illinois (town), Eastern Illinois University draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Illinois University
Q.How much does Eastern Illinois University cost?
The average net price at Eastern Illinois University is $12,786 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $26,996.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Eastern Illinois University?
Eastern Illinois University has a 6-year graduation rate of 47.4% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Eastern Illinois University?
Eastern Illinois University admits 65% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Eastern Illinois University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Eastern Illinois University graduate earns $51,989 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Eastern Illinois University?
Published tuition is $13,679 in-state and $16,217 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Eastern Illinois University located?
Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, Illinois (ZIP 61920).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Eastern Illinois University at their official website.