Eastern Illinois University is a public institution in Charleston, Illinois, enrolling 8,608 students. It admits 71.7% of applicants. The average student pays $12,872 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $24,506.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 71.7%
Applicants: 7,145
Admitted: 5,126
Yield: 15%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $24,506
Average net price: $12,872
In-state tuition: $12,562
Out-of-state tuition: $14,930
Median debt at graduation: $15,000

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 8,608
Student-faculty ratio: 14:1
Graduation rate: 51%
Freshman retention: 74%

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $50,741
Median earnings (6 yr): $41,743
Loan repayment (3 yr): 68.2%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Eastern Illinois University.

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