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ACT
18/23
Estimated Cost
$23,631
Financial Aid
$13,499
Students
5,000 - 9,999
About Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University is a state university located in Charleston, Illinois, United States. Established in 1895 as the Eastern Illinois State Normal School, a teacher's college offering a two-year degree, Eastern Illinois University gradually expanded into a comprehensive university with a broad curriculum, including Baccalaureate and Master's degrees in education, business, arts, sciences, and humanities.
Eastern Illinois University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#778 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Illinois
#33 of 274
Best Adult and continuing education Colleges & Universities in America
#5 of 21
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Eastern Illinois University is Education followed by Engineering Tech, Business Management, Parks & Recreation and Journalism.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Eastern Illinois University within four or six years.