Resources For Students & Parents Eastern Illinois University Admissions ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Graduation Rate & More Share Flipboard Email Print Eastern Illinois University. Caitlinator / Flickr For Students & Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing a College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips College Testing Testing Graphs Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private Schools Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More by Allen Grove Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. Updated September 22, 2017 Eastern Illinois University Admissions Overview: Since Eastern Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 47%, it is a somewhat selective school. To apply, interested students will need to submit a completed application form online, high school transcripts, and scores from the SAT or ACT. Additional materials include letters of recommendation and a personal statement. Campus visits are not required, but are strongly encouraged. Be sure to check out the school's website for more information, including contact information for the admissions office. Will You Get In? Calculate Your Chances of Getting In with this free tool from Cappex Admissions Data (2016): Eastern Illinois University Acceptance Rate: 47%Test Scores -- 25th / 75th PercentileSAT Critical Reading: - / -SAT Math: - / -SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanOhio Valley Conference SAT Score ComparisonACT Composite: 18 / 24ACT English: 18 / 24ACT Math: 17 / 24What these ACT numbers meanOhio Valley Conference ACT Score Comparison Eastern Illinois University Description: Founded in 1895, Eastern Illinois University occupies a 320-acre campus in Charleston, Illinois. EIU consistently ranks well among Midwestern public universities. Undergraduates can choose from 47 Bachelor's degree options; programs in communications and education are particularly popular. The university has a 15 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Textbook costs are about the lowest anywhere because of EIU's textbook rental program. Student life is active with over 230 organizations as well as 29 fraternities and sororities. In athletics, the Eastern Illinois Panthers compete in the NCAA Division I Ohio Valley Conference for most sports. Enrollment (2016): Total Enrollment: 7,415 (5,957 undergraduates)Gender Breakdown: 39% Male / 61% Female86% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $11,580 (in-state); $13,740 (out-of-state)Books: $150Room and Board: $9,546Other Expenses: $2,067Total Cost: $23,343 (in-state); $25,503 (out-of-state) Eastern Illinois University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 95%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 94%Loans: 70%Average Amount of AidGrants: $7,504Loans: $7,163 Academic Programs: Most Popular Majors: Communication Studies, Elementary Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, General Studies, Kinesiology and Sports Studies, PsychologyWhat major is right for you? Sign up to take the free "My Careers and Majors Quiz" at Cappex. Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates: First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 71%Transfer Out Rate: 31%4-Year Graduation Rate: 34%6-Year Graduation Rate: 57% Intercollegiate Athletic Programs: Men's Sports: Football, Swimming, Tennis, Cross Country, Basketball, Golf, Baseball, Track and Field, SoccerWomen's Sports: Golf, Volleyball, Basketball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Eastern Illinois University, You May Also Like These Schools: University of Illinois - Springfield: Profile DePaul University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Iowa: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphAugusta College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphIndiana University - Bloomington: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphColumbia College Chicago: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphLoyola University Chicago: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphBradley University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphUniversity of Illinois - Urbana Champaign: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphChicago State University: Profile Northern Illinois University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT Graph Continue Reading