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Location: 600 Lincoln Ave., Charleston, Ill. (; Directions)
Campus Size: 320 acres (Campus Map)
Year Founded: 1895
Administrators:
Governing Body: EIU Board of Trustees
Residential Campus: Housing options include 11 residence halls, Greek Court, University Court and University Apartments.
Enrollment: 8,857
Degrees Offered: Bachelor's, Master's and Specialist's
Colleges and Schools:
Fields of Study: 51 undergraduate degree programs; 32 graduate degree programs; 10 post-baccalaureate certificate programs.
International Study: We welcome many international Â鶹´«Ã½ and provide opportunities for American Â鶹´«Ã½ to .
Graduation Rate: 57 percent
Faculty-Student Ratio: 1:15
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparedness
Tuition and Fees: The following tuition rates are for new, full-time Â鶹´«Ã½ entering in Fall 2025-2026. Undergraduate rates represent the cost of 15 semester hours per semester; graduate rates represent the cost of 11 semester hours per semester. Costs vary according to year of entry and state of residency; see this page for more specific information. These numbers reflect the annual cost (fall and spring semesters combined).
| Cost Item | Illinois & Border States** | Non-Border States |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Per Credit Hour | $347.65 | $434.56 |
| Tuition (15 hrs FA and SP) | $10,429.50 | $13,036.80 |
| Fees | $4,201.80 | $4,201.80 |
| Textbook Rental Fee* | $262.50 | $262.50 |
| Room and Board (12+ Meal Plan - Most Popular) | $13,020.00 | $13,020.00 |
| Estimated 2025-2026 Cost | $27,913.80 | $30,521.10 |
When computing the financial aid budget seen on your award letter, an estimated average of 3 years costs is used. We also include the all-access meal plan to allow for 3 meals a day. The most popular meal plan is the 12+ option. You can decide what will work best for you.
Other indirect costs includes other everyday expenses Â鶹´«Ã½ might incur. Examples include: gas money, school supplies, costs for toiletries, etc., or social activities. These expenses vary from student to student and will NOT be charged to the Eastern bill; they can be covered through parental support, student employment, or savings. Federal loan fees of $100 are also allowed in the budget. Please borrow wisely.
| Cost Item | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition Per Credit Hour | $353.72 | $848.93 |
| Tuition (11 hrs FA and SP) | $7,781.84 | $18,676.46 |
| Fees | $3,211.32 | $3,211.32 |
| Textbook Rental Fee* | $192.50 | $192.50 |
| Room and Board (12+ Meal Plan - Most Popular) | $13,020.00 | $13,020.00 |
| Estimated 2025-2026 Cost | $24,205.66 | $35,100.28 |
The Student Recreation Center serves more than 2,000 Â鶹´«Ã½ daily with:
Activities Offered: Intramural sport activities include a wide variety of team sports and special events.
Registered Student Organizations: Eastern has more than 170 recognized student organizations.
Greek Life: Thirty fraternities and sororities.
Student Life Office website: /slo/
Nickname: Panthers
School Colors: Blue and Gray
Competition Level: NCAA Division I (football is NCAA Football Championship Subdivision)
Conferences: Ohio Valley (baseball; men's and women's basketball; men's and women's cross country; men's and women's golf; football; women's soccer; softball; men's and women's tennis; men's and women's indoor and outdoor track and field; volleyball), The Summit League (men's and women's swimming, men's soccer)
Athletics Website:
Number of Alumni: More than 115,000 across the nation.
EIU in the NFL: EIU has a strong alumni presence in the NFL, including alumnus Tony Romo, 14-year quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys and now the lead football analyst for CBS Sports; Sean Payton, head coach of the 2010 Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints; Mike Shanahan, former head coach of the Denver Broncos (who won two Super Bowl championships on his watch) and Washington Redskins; Jimmy Garoppolo, quarterback of the San Francisco 49ers and a past member of two Super Bowl champion New England Patriots teams. EIU is also proud of our many alumni serving as assistant coaches in the NFL.
Other Notable Alumni: former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar; actors Burl Ives, Jerry Van Dyke, Joan Allen and John Malkovich; UFC champion Matt Hughes; Metropolitan Opera tenor Matthew Polenzani; Illinois and National Teacher of the Year Joe Fatheree; Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ted Gregory; Jimmy John's founder and chairman of the board Jimmy John Liautaud; ESPN radio personality John Jurkovic; former CNN sports anchor Larry Smith; former professional athletes Kevin Duckworth, Marty Pattin, Kevin Seitzer and Jeff Gossett; animal advocate Joan Embery; and many more.
Alumni Association Website: /alumniassociation
Our focus is on our Â鶹´«Ã½, and the services we offer reflect this dedication. If there's something you need during your time at EIU, it's here for you. Services include:
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