Eastern Illinois University, IL
Public
4-Year • Medium • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Eastern Illinois University Rankings
Affordability78
Selectivity11
Retention24
Graduation18
Earnings32
Diversity54
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Eastern Illinois University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism9%
Computer and Information Sciences1%
Education10%
Engineering Technologies2%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs4%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences8%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities10%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies4%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies10%
Philosophy and Religious Studies<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology6%
Social Sciences7%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Eastern Illinois University
55%
Admission Rate
495
Median SAT Math
520
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–540
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)470–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Eastern Illinois University
$12K
In-State Tuition
$14K
Out-of-State Tuition
$23K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Eastern Illinois University
55%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
58%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 39% | 56% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 16% | 11% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $35K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 54% | 45% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 58% | 49% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 66% | 53% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 58% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Eastern Illinois University
70%
Retention Rate
31%
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 38% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 57% | 54% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 59% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 58% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 42% | 33% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52% | 43% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 42% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 55% | 38% | 44% |
| Other race | 54% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Eastern Illinois University
95%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 94% | 85% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $57K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Eastern Illinois University
4,631
Undergraduates
55%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
1,514
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 59% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 41% | 30% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 21% | 20% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 48% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 18% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 40% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 15% | 14% |
| >$110K | 21% | 16% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Eastern Illinois University, IL
Lake Land College
12 miles, W
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38 miles, E
Indiana State University
41 miles, E
Lincoln Trail College
41 miles, SE