Also known as
- EIU
- E.I.U.
- Eastern
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,788
60.3% Female
39.7% Male
Institution Overview
School Type
Public
Region
Great Lakes IL IN MI OH WI
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Town: Distant
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
2
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
Degrees Offered
Master's
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.28%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.45%
Asian
6.38%
Black or African American
2.07%
Hispanic or Latino
0.06%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
74.05%
White
0.56%
Two or more races
0.62%
Unknown
14.54%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$30
Admissions Office Web Address
https://www.eiu.edu/admissions.php
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$6,840
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$16,416
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
No
Continuing Professional
No
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Master's degree
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
1
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Economics, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 473 | 473 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 473 | 473 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 287 | 287 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 79 | 79 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 107 | 107 | 0 | 0 |
| Multi-year contract | 75 | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Management Occupations
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
Computer Engineering and Science Occupations
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media Occupations
Library and Student Academic Affairs and Other Education Services Occupations
Healthcare Practioners and Technical Occupations
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
No
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$6,840
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$16,416
Financial aid office web address
www.eiu.edu/finaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room & Board Charge
$9,546
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $6,840 | $16,416 |
| Full time Fees | $2,621 | $2,621 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $285 | $684 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
Yes
Prepaid Tuition Plan
Yes
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,788
60.3% Female
39.7% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.28%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.45%
Asian
6.38%
Black or African American
2.07%
Hispanic or Latino
0.06%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
74.05%
White
0.56%
Two or more races
0.62%
Unknown
14.54%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 4 | 1 |
| Asian | 8 | 18 |
| Black Or African American | 44 | 70 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 14 | 23 |
| Non-resident Alien | 165 | 95 |
| White | 461 | 863 |
| Two Or More Races | 4 | 6 |
| Unknown | 9 | 2 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | No |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
525
41.5% Male
58.5% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
12
16.7% Male
83.3% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
44
72.7% Male
27.3% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | Yes |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
Charleston, IL 61920
Phone
217-581-5000
Fax
Email
