Charleston,
IL
About Eastern
Wherever your interests lead you, we’ve got a community ready to help you develop them. With 90 majors and 90 minors and more than 210 registered student organizations, you’ll find limitless options to learn and grow. With opportunities for faculty-mentored research and experiential education, you'll learn in and outside the classroom.
Eastern Illinois University is a public, state school in the town of Charleston, Illinois. Eastern was founded in 1895. The college enrolls around 8,608 students a year, including 6,903 undergrads.
Eastern Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Eastern. The acceptance rate at Eastern is 72%. In 2022, 7,077 students applied to Eastern and 5,111 were admitted.
| Eastern Illinois University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 72% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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College Info
Eastern Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Eastern is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Eastern is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Eastern SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
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Math SAT Range
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Reading SAT Range
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Eastern Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$23,422
In State$25,849
Out-of-StateStudent Life
Wondering what life at Eastern is like? There are approximately 8,608 students enrolled at Eastern, including 6,903 undergraduate students and 1,705 graduate students. 58% percent of students attend school full-time, 91% percent are from IL and 9% percent of students are from other states.
58%
Full Time42%
Part Time91%
In State9%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
8,608
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
72%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$13,028
Out-of-State
$15,455
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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