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Eastern Illinois University

Public Charleston, IL · Town · Great Lakes · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
46%
Graduation Rate
$51,989
Earnings (10yr)
$12,786
Net Price
65%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Over 4,188 students call Eastern Illinois University home, with a 65% acceptance rate that opens doors to many. This university offers a diverse array of programs, with strong offerings in Business & Marketing, Education, and Health Professions.

Looking at outcomes, graduates from Eastern Illinois earn an average of $51,989 ten years after completing their degrees. While the graduation rate sits at 46%, the university attracts a student body that includes 29% Pell Grant recipients, indicating a commitment to supporting lower-income students.

The net price to attend is $12,786, and median student debt stands at $21,500. Students who thrive here are often those pursuing degrees in fields with solid job prospects. With a focus on practical skills and local connections, Eastern Illinois prepares students for the workforce while keeping education affordable.

Rankings

How Eastern Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation46%Earnings 10yr$52KNet Price$13KRetention72%Median Debt$22KPell Grant Rate29%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$10K$0-30K$9K$30-48K$11K$48-75K$21K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%373.0%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2589.0%MOBILITY96.58%

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,679
In-State Tuition
$16,217
Out-of-State
$12,786
Avg Net Price
$21,500
Median Debt
29%
Pell Grant Rate
31%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$9,828
Family Income $0–$30K
$8,619
Family Income $30K–$48K
$11,412
Family Income $48K–$75K
$21,027
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$42,694
6 Years After Entry
$48,019
8 Years
$51,989
10 Years
0.41x
Debt-to-Earnings
69%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$42,694 6yr $48,019 8yr $51,989 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

96.58%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2589.0%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
373.0%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$100,100
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.61
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.01
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.2%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 65%
Retention Rate 72%
SAT Average 1000
ACT Midpoint 20
SAT Range 880–1090
Full-Time Faculty 77%
Faculty Salary (mo) $9,482
Diversity Index 0.62
First-Gen Students 34%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 13%
Education 12%
Communications 9%
Psychology 9%
Health Professions 8%
Humanities 8%
Biology & Biomedical 5%
Social Sciences 4%