Eastern Illinois University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,624

2.2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$14,621

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

67.8%

11,648 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

8,804

56% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

45.2%

285 Graduates

About

Eastern Illinois University is a higher education institution located in Coles County, IL. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Eastern Illinois University were Industrial Technology (354 degrees awarded), General Educational Leadership & Administration (68 degrees), and Curriculum & Instruction (62 degrees).

In 2023, 2,459 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Eastern Illinois University. 54.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,181 degrees), 6.12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (193 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Illinois University is $9,624, which is $−14,951 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Eastern Illinois University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,663 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Eastern Illinois University is $9,624, which is $14,951 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,621.

In 2023, 57% of undergraduate students attending Eastern Illinois University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,624

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Eastern Illinois University was $9,624. The cost of tuition at Eastern Illinois University is $−14,951 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Eastern Illinois University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,621

2023 Value

9.28%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Eastern Illinois University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,621. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Eastern Illinois University grew by 9.28%.

This chart compares the average net price of Eastern Illinois University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,577

Room and Board

$150

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Eastern Illinois University was of $10,577 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.64% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $150. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Eastern Illinois University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

57% of undergraduate students at Eastern Illinois University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 13.6% with respect to 2022, when 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Eastern Illinois University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Eastern Illinois University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1663 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Eastern Illinois University received 11,648 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 0.552% annual growth. Out of those 11,648 applicants, 7,892 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.8% acceptance rate.

There were 8,804 students enrolled at Eastern Illinois University in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Eastern Illinois University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

7,892

Accepted Out of 11,648

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Eastern Illinois University was 67.8% (7,892 admissions from 11,648 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 68%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 0.552%, while admissions grew by 0.241%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Eastern Illinois University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Eastern Illinois University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Eastern Illinois University had a total enrollment of 8,804 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Illinois University is 4,926 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,878. This means that 56% of students enrolled at Eastern Illinois University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Eastern Illinois University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 54.3% White, 14.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% Black or African American, 3.56% Asian, 1.92% Two or More Races, 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0682% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Eastern Illinois University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.5%), followed by White Male (20.4%) and Black or African American Female (11.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.8%), followed by White Male (8.54%) and Black or African American Female (3.34%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Eastern Illinois University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,804 students. The full-time enrollment at Eastern Illinois University is 4,926 and the part-time enrollment is 3,878. This means that 56% of students enrolled at Eastern Illinois University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Eastern Illinois University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Eastern Illinois University was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Eastern Illinois University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Eastern Illinois University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
4,782 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,251 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,044 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Eastern Illinois University is 54.3% White, 14.2% Hispanic or Latino, 11.9% Black or African American, 3.56% Asian, 1.92% Two or More Races, 0.125% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0682% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 348 students (3.95%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 235 more women than men received degrees from Eastern Illinois University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Eastern Illinois University is white (1,181 degrees awarded). There were 6.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (193 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Eastern Illinois University is Industrial Technology (354 degrees awarded), followed by General Educational Leadership & Administration (68 degrees) and Curriculum & Instruction (62 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Eastern Illinois University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (718 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (102 degrees), and English (72 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Illinois University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,610,224 people), Secondary school teachers (572,150 people), Education administrators (321,069 people), Other managers (299,309 people), and Special education teachers (215,424 people).

The most specialized majors at Eastern Illinois University in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (718 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (102 degrees), English (72 degrees), Communications (124 degrees), and Education (348 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Illinois University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Eastern Illinois University are Engineering Technologies (718 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (102 degrees), English (72 degrees), Communications (124 degrees), and Education (348 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Eastern Illinois University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,010,318 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (425,867 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (210,426 people), Computer Systems Design (170,829 people), and Legal services (159,739 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Eastern Illinois University.

Most Common (2023)

General Psychology
105 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
87 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
59 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Eastern Illinois University was General Psychology with 105 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Eastern Illinois University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,112

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,347

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,112 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Illinois University, which is 0.826 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,347).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Eastern Illinois University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 261 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Illinois University in Industrial Technology, which is 2.81 times more than the 93 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 93 degrees were awarded to men at Eastern Illinois University in Industrial Technology, which is 0.356 times less than the 261 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 35% of students graduating from Eastern Illinois University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Eastern Illinois University is Female and Asian (75% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.16% of graduates (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,181 degrees awarded
Black or African American
193 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
131 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Eastern Illinois University is white (1,181 degrees awarded). There were 6.12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (193 degrees).

4.51% of degree recipients (111 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
799 degrees awarded
White Male
382 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
121 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Eastern Illinois University is white female (799 degrees awarded). There were 2.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (382 degrees).

Operations

Eastern Illinois University has an endowment valued at nearly $70.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.92M (5.55%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Eastern Illinois University had a total salary expenditure of 161M. Eastern Illinois University employs 150 Professors, 120 Instructors and 58 Assistant professors. Most academics at Eastern Illinois University are Male Professor (84), Female Professor (66), and Female Instructor (63).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Illinois University are: Service, with 162 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 148 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 123 employees.

Endowment

$70.5M

2023 Endowment

5.85%

growth from 2022

Eastern Illinois University has an endowment valued at about $70.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Eastern Illinois University grew 5.85% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $20.8M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Eastern Illinois University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$4.74M - Federal
$4.11M - State
$615 - Local

As of 2023, Eastern Illinois University received $4.74M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $4.11M from state grants and contracts, and $615 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$84.5M

2023 Salaries

3.2%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Eastern Illinois University paid a median of $84.5M in salaries, which represents 52.5% of their overall expenditure ($161M) and a 3.2% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.62% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.44% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$33.3M

Instructional Salaries

385

Number of Employees

In 2023, Eastern Illinois University paid a total of $33.3M to 385 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

150 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

162 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Eastern Illinois University were Professor with 150 employees, Instructor with 120 employees, and Assistant professor with 58 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Eastern Illinois University were Service with 162 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 148 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 123 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Eastern Illinois University was Male Professor with 84 employees, Female Professor with 66 employees, and Female Instructor with 63 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Eastern Illinois University.

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