Eastern Illinois University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1454 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 394 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 353 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 13 of 1 | In Charleston, IL |
| # 364 of 3,566 | For Literature |
| Top 1-3 | For 11 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
65%
Enrollment
3,231
Average SAT
985
Average ACT
22
Aid receiving
96%
Undergraduates
6,785
Graduates
1,720
Male:Female Ratio
42:58
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Post-master's certificate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Eastern Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 65% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 65% | 65% |
| Applicants | 12,539 | 5,718 | 6,808 |
| Admissions | 8,194 | 3,417 | 4,772 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 797 | 345 | 452 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 61% |
|---|---|
| â– Nonresident Alien | 8% |
| â– Asian | 4% |
| â– Hispanic | 9% |
| â– Black or African American | 11% |
| â– Two or more races | 2% |
| â– Unknown | 5% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Eastern Illinois University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Eastern Illinois University majors
Eastern Illinois University has granted 1,101 bachelor's degrees across 57 programs, and 867 master's across 29 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Eastern Illinois University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Industrial Technology & Technician | - | 342 |
| Psychology, General | 95 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 52 | 38 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 88 | - |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 63 | 12 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | 43 |
| Communication, General | 35 | 24 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 16 | 42 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 57 | - |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 19 | 33 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 51 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 | 27 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 49 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 29 | 18 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 46 | - |
| Curriculum and Instruction | - | 44 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 24 | 14 |
| History, General | 25 | 11 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 | 12 |
| Criminal Justice & Police Science | 33 | - |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 20 | 13 |
| Music, General | 16 | 16 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | 31 |
| Management Science | 29 | - |
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 28 | - |
| Accounting | 25 | - |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 25 | - |
| Health Teacher Education | 23 | - |
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 7 | 15 |
| Finance, General | 22 | - |
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | - | 21 |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | - |
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 15 | - |
| Chemistry, General | 13 | 1 |
| Construction Management, General | 14 | - |
| Human Resources Development | - | 13 |
| Journalism | 12 | - |
| Sociology, General | 12 | - |
| Public Relations & Image Management | 11 | - |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 11 | - |
| Community Health and Preventive Medicine | - | 10 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 8 | - |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 8 | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7 | - |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 7 | - |
| Fashion Merchandising | 7 | - |
| Health Communication | 7 | - |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | - | 7 |
| Systems Science and Theory | - | 7 |
| Clinical Psychology | - | 6 |
| Gerontology | - | 6 |
| School Psychology | - | 6 |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | - | 5 |
| Computer Science | 5 | - |
| Geography | 5 | - |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 5 | - |
| Neuroscience | 4 | - |
| Physics, General | 4 | - |
| Technical Teacher Education | 4 | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | - |
| Economics, General | 2 | 1 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | - |
| Philosophy | 3 | - |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | - |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 2 | - |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | - |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 2 | - |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 2 | - |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 1,101 | 867 |
Publications & Citations
Eastern Illinois University has published 9,773 scientific papers with 96,767 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Law, Art & Design, Sociology, Computer Science, and Linguistics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
6,645
/ 57,411
|
|---|---|
| Philosophy |
3,747
/ 31,148
|
| Political Science |
3,029
/ 36,066
|
| Environmental Science |
2,946
/ 47,691
|
| Biology |
2,898
/ 54,975
|
| Law |
2,654
/ 34,447
|
| Art & Design |
2,648
/ 9,082
|
| Sociology |
2,502
/ 31,450
|
| Computer Science |
2,455
/ 36,474
|
| Linguistics |
2,389
/ 13,143
|
| Medicine |
2,387
/ 38,066
|
| Psychology |
2,363
/ 41,384
|
| History |
2,033
/ 13,887
|
| Literature |
1,986
/ 3,045
|
| Physics |
1,883
/ 30,560
|
| Engineering |
1,879
/ 30,598
|
| Mathematics |
1,634
/ 25,782
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,617
/ 18,371
|
| Chemistry |
1,556
/ 36,620
|
| Business |
1,530
/ 29,746
|
| Ecology |
1,331
/ 29,758
|
| Geology |
1,313
/ 24,662
|
| Economics |
1,287
/ 15,885
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
1,141
/ 17,197
|
| Social Psychology |
966
/ 21,700
|
| Paleontology |
951
/ 21,332
|
| Archaeology |
939
/ 11,690
|
| Botany |
910
/ 17,584
|
| Biochemistry |
874
/ 20,930
|
| Statistics |
824
/ 18,931
|
| Mathematics Education |
797
/ 6,962
|
| Development Studies |
782
/ 7,770
|
| Education |
767
/ 7,200
|
| Genetics |
763
/ 18,235
|
| Organic chemistry |
727
/ 12,325
|
| Child Psychology |
705
/ 12,545
|
| Psychiatry |
701
/ 13,936
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
683
/ 8,921
|
| Neuroscience |
643
/ 13,757
|
| Management |
563
/ 12,523
|
Annual publication & citation counts
47 Notable alumni
1. Darrin Steele
1969-. (aged 57)
bobsledder
sports official
sports executive
decathlete
Darrin Steele is an American bobsledder. He competed at the 1998 Winter Olympics and the 2002 Winter Olympics. A native of Sherrard, Illinois, Steele graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a degree in economics. Steele was a member of the Eastern Illinois Panthers track and field team from 1989 to 1992.
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2. Brandon W. Phelps
1970-. (aged 56)
politician
Brandon Phelps is a former Democratic member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 118th District from January 2003 to September 2017. The 118th district, located in Southern Illinois, includes all or parts of Anna, Belknap, Belle Prairie City, Brookport, Broughton, Buncombe, Burnside, Cairo, Carbondale, Carrier Mills, Cave-In-Rock, Cypress, Dahlgren, Dongola, East Cape Girardeau, Eddyville, Eldorado, Elizabethtown, Equality, Galatia,...
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3. Malcolm L. McCallum
1968-. (aged 58)
environmental scientist
Malcolm L. McCallum is an American environmental scientist, conservationist, herpetologist, and natural historian and is known for his work on the Holocene Extinction. He is also a co-founder of the herpetology journal, Herpetological Conservation and Biology. He is a key figure in amphibian biology and his research has produced numerous landmark studies. His work has been covered by David Attenborough,...
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4. Carlos Talbott
1920-2015 (aged 95)
military officer
Carlos Maurice Talbott was a United States Air Force officer who attained the rank of lieutenant general and was vice commander in chief of the Pacific Air Forces, headquartered at Hickam Air Force Base.
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
EIUEasternE.I.U.
Founded
1895
Colors
blue, gray
Academic calendar
August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (May to June), and 5-week and 8-week Sessions beginning June
Total staff
1,172
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
600 Lincoln Avenue Charleston, Illinois, 61920 United States
City Population
17,000
Phone
2175815000
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