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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
2.9Above Average
68%
Open Admissions
50%
Graduation
About Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University is a public four-year institution located in Charleston, Illinois. With an enrollment of approximately 4,398 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 68%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 50%. Graduates earn a median salary of $51,989 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $14,093 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
68%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
50%
Enrollment
4,398
Total students
Median Earnings
$51,989
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$13,403
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,879
Per year
Average Net Price
$14,093
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
430
Median
500
75th
540
200800
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$15,879/yr
In-State Tuition$13,403/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$14,093/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$56,372
10-Year Earnings
$519,890
ROI Multiple
9.2×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Eastern Illinois University
Student Outcomes
50%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$52k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
4,398
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
