Eastern Illinois University (EIU)
- 600 Lincoln Avenue
- Charleston, IL 61920
- OPEID College Code: 00167400
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- General Phone: (217) 581-5000
- President: William L. Perry
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 12,179
- College Alias: EIU, E.I.U.
- College Mascot: Panthers
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- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Website
- www.eiu.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - EIU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.eiu.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,283 | 4,393 | 7,676 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,172 (66%) | 3,159 (72%) | 5,331 (69%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 746 (34%) | 1,034 (33%) | 1,780 (33%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,763 | 99% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: EIU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 55%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 38% | 21% | 29% | 11% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,868 | $2,230 | $2,116 | $2,275 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| Number in Default | 51 | 46 | 38 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,656 | 2,238 | 2,166 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $8,782 | $7,990 | $7,069 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,782 | $7,990 | $7,069 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,862 | $19,654 | $17,481 |
| Books and Supplies | $120 | $120 | $120 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,588 | $7,124 | $6,660 |
| Other Expenses | $1,950 | $2,060 | $2,130 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,440 | $17,294 | $15,979 |
| In-State | $18,440 | $17,294 | $15,979 |
| Out of State | $31,520 | $28,958 | $26,391 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $8,902 | $8,110 | $7,189 |
| In-State | $8,902 | $8,110 | $7,189 |
| Out of State | $21,982 | $19,774 | $17,601 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $8,902 | $8,110 | $7,189 |
| In-State | $8,902 | $8,110 | $7,189 |
| Out of State | $21,982 | $19,774 | $17,601 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 12,179 Undergraduate: 10,410 Graduate: 1,769
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,987 Female: 7,192
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,359 Female: 6,051
- Graduate Gender Male: 628 Female: 1,141
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 10,057 Part-Time: 2,122
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 9,362 Part-Time: 1,048
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 695 Part-Time: 1,074
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 165 | 1% |
| American Indian | 44 | 0.4% |
| Black | 997 | 8% |
| Asian | 148 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 299 | 2% |
| White | 9,823 | 81% |
| Unknown | 703 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 25 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,323 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,742 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,559 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 903 | 7% |
| Ages 30-34 | 471 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 333 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 525 | 4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 219 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.02% |
| Age Uknown | 77 | 0.6% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,032 | 1,792 | 240 |
| Faculty Status | 807 | 650 | 157 |
| Tenured Faculty | 287 | 286 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 807 | 650 | 157 |
| Primarily Instruction | 357 | 203 | 154 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 82 | 81 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 293 | 283 | 10 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 850 | 778 | 72 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 217 | 215 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 110 | 110 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 310 | 243 | 67 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,025 (599) | $66,263 (317) | $57,262 (282) |
| Professor | $85,298 (162) | $87,947 (99) | $81,134 (63) |
| Associate Professor | $67,080 (108) | $68,616 (67) | $64,569 (41) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,609 (134) | $61,948 (68) | $57,199 (66) |
| Instructor | $41,552 (195) | $42,033 (83) | $41,195 (112) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $105,305 (44) | $107,657 (25) | $102,210 (19) |
| Professor | $109,476 (34) | $109,386 (21) | $109,622 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $107,239 (6) | $98,579 (4) | $124,560 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $73,803 (3) | - (-) | $73,803 (3) |
| Instructor | $46,384 (1) | - (-) | $46,384 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $63,677 (643) | $67,858 (342) | $58,926 (301) |
| Professor | $86,039 (196) | $88,219 (120) | $82,598 (76) |
| Associate Professor | $68,167 (114) | $69,295 (71) | $66,306 (43) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,626 (137) | $61,948 (68) | $57,337 (69) |
| Instructor | $41,534 (196) | $42,033 (83) | $41,167 (113) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $3,178,828 | $1,893,710 | $1,285,118 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 471 | 291 | 180 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 458 | 285 | 173 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 13 | 14 |
| All Track Combined | 112 | 65 | 47 |
| Football | 109 | 109 | - |
| Golf | 16 | 8 | 8 |
| Soccer | 57 | 33 | 24 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming and Diving | 44 | 20 | 24 |
| Tennis | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Other Sports | 23 | - | 23 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $58,654 | $41,825 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $35,969 | $26,430 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 45 | 26 | 19 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Other Sports | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 82%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 60% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 54% |
| Female | 65% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 60% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 46% |
| Asian | 40% |
| Hispanic | 59% |
| White | 63% |
| Unknown | 38% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 31% |
| 5 Years | 55% |
| 6 Years | 60% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 25 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 27 | 6 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 6 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 21 | 10 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 2 |
| Burglary | 22 | 17 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 1 |
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