Eastern Illinois University

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600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 581-5000
Website: www.eiu.edu
Location: Great Lakes
Calendar: Semester

Get a snapshot of Eastern Illinois University with this general overview, including student enrollment and graduation rates, average test scores, student demographics, and more.

Mission Statement

Eastern Illinois University offers superior yet accessible undergraduate and graduate education. Students learn the methods and outcomes of free inquiry in the arts, sciences, humanities and professions guided by a faculty known for its commitment to teaching, research/creative activity, and service. The University community strives to create an educational and cultural environment in which students refine their abilities to reason and to communicate clearly so as to become responsible citizens in a diverse world.

School Characteristics

Student Population
11,651
Students
Public University
Public
Student Population
$5,479 per year


Length of Study: Four or more years
Religious Affiliation: None

Test Scores & GPA

Average GPA: 3.05
Average ACT: 21
Average SAT: Not Available

School Profile

Total Enrollment: 11,651
Retention Rate: 78%
Graduation Rate: 62%

School Accreditation

National: Yes
Regional: North Central Assoc. of Colleges and Schools, Higher Learning Comm.
Federal: Yes

Male / Female Enrollment

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Total Enrollment

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