Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois University, or EIU, is a state university located in Charleston, Illinois, United States. It was established in 1895 as Eastern Illinois State Normal School. It gradually grew from a two-year degree institution to a provider of baccalaureate and master degree programs. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students. In US News & World Report college rankings, EIU is classified as a Masters university.

Eastern Illinois University offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:

• College of Arts & Humanities
• College of Business & Applied Sciences
• College of Education & Professional Studies
• College of Sciences
• Graduate School
• Honors College
• School of Continuing Education

EIU offers more than 150 student organizations. The university fields both men’s and women’s sports teams. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Panthers.

Eastern Illinois University Highlights

Where Eastern Illinois University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching, art studies, liberal arts, family and social work, and engineering technician.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at Eastern Illinois University was 12,179 in 2007-2008 (11,250 full-time equivalent).

About 42% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 58% of the class.

Undergrads are 82% of enrolled students and graduate students are 18%.

About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 99% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Eastern Illinois University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Eastern Illinois University provides on-campus housing for 5,471 of its 11,250 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 15 meals weekly.

Eastern Illinois University Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Eastern Illinois University is in the Ohio Valley Conference for major sports.

Eastern Illinois University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 211 male students received the aid (men were 60% of those receiving aid) and 139 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 40% of students receiving such aid) .

Eastern Illinois University Admissions (2008-2009)