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EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY INFORMATION


If you are planning to attend Eastern Illinois University, there are a wide variety of Illinois Grants and Illinois Scholarships available for financial aid.

Eastern Illinois University is located in Charleston, Illinois and is a public college. Eastern Illinois University is a four year college and offers Bachelor's Degrees, Master's Degrees, and a number of different programs and courses.

Eastern Illinois University is in a relatively rural area (in the country away from any large cities), which may be something you prefer if you like the country lifestyle as a student.

Eastern Illinois University has a rolling admissions policy, which means that you can apply throughout the year for the upcoming semester.

Eastern Illinois University is a medium-sized college with an average enrollment of around 12,129 students.

Eastern Illinois University accepts about 78% of its applicants on average, and 45% of the students receive some sort of financial aid for college at Eastern Illinois University.

If you are looking for more information on financial aid at Eastern Illinois University, you can may want to contact Jone Zieren, who is the Director of Financial Aid at Eastern Illinois University. You may also qualify for free grants for college in Illinois to attend Eastern Illinois University.

You may also need to take one or more of the following tests to qualify for admission at Eastern Illinois University:

  • ACT
  • GRE

If you are interested in joining the Army, Eastern Illinois University does have an ROTC Army program that is available for attending students.

Eastern Illinois University offers military credit for military courses that have been completed successfully by students.

If you have taken some advanced placement courses with an applicable test, or obtained credit from an other college, you may be eligible to transfer that credit to Eastern Illinois University.

Eastern Illinois University offers the following extracurricular activities to its students:

  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Dance
  • Drama
  • Jazz Band
  • Literary Magazine
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensembles
  • Music Theater
  • Pep Band
  • Radio Station
  • TV Station
  • Yearbook

You may want to brush up on your ACT preparation as well, because the average ACT score for students that are entering Eastern Illinois University is 21.

Do a lot of students come from out of state to attend Eastern Illinois University? Well, about 2% of the student body at Eastern Illinois University comes from outside the state of Illinois.

Are you thinking of joining a fraternity or a sorority while you are attending Eastern Illinois University? You're not alone - about 16% of the students at Eastern Illinois University join a fraternity or sorority.

Do a lot of the students at Eastern Illinois University live on campus? Well, about 46% live on campus, while 54% live off campus and commute to school every day.

Are you looking for a grant or scholarship to Eastern Illinois University? Find Grants and Scholarships for Eastern Illinois University

QUICK FACTS ABOUT EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

Eastern Illinois University Address:


600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, Illinois 61920
Phone: 217-581-5000
Fax: 217-581-5314
Web Site: http://www.eiu.edu

Eastern Illinois University admission closing date:


Rolling

Does Eastern Illinois University offer Associate's degrees?


No

Does Eastern Illinois University offer Bachelor's degrees?


Yes

Does Eastern Illinois University offer Master's degrees?


Yes

Does Eastern Illinois University offer Doctoral degrees?


No

Eastern Illinois University graduation rate:


66%

Eastern Illinois University retention rate:


81%

Eastern Illinois University average ACT score:


21

Eastern Illinois University tuition cost (estimate):


$7,068

Eastern Illinois University room & board cost (estimate):


$6,196

Is Eastern Illinois University a private college?


No

Is Eastern Illinois University a coed college?


Yes

Eastern Illinois University school calendar:


Semester

Is Eastern Illinois University a 2 year or 4 year college?


4 Years

Eastern Illinois University enrollment:


12,129 Students

Percentage of applicants accepted to Eastern Illinois University


78%

Percentage of students at Eastern Illinois University receiving financial aid:


45%

Percentage of African American students:


7.2%

Percentage of Native American students:


.2%

Percentage of Asian students:


.8%

Percentage of Hispanic students:


2.3%

Percentage of Caucasian students:


86.9%

Percentage of students living on campus:


46%

Percentage of students living off campus:


54%

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