Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University is a public comprehensive university that offers superior, accessible undergraduate and graduate education. Students learn the methods and results of free and rigorous inquiry in the arts, humanities, sciences, and professions, guided by a faculty known for its excellence in teaching, research, creative activity, and service. The University community is committed to diversity and inclusion and fosters opportunities for student-faculty scholarship and applied learning experiences within a student-centered campus culture. Throughout their education, students refine their abilities to reason and to communicate clearly so as to become responsible citizens and leaders.
Academic Grad SlugSchool Details
| school_type | year_founded | religious_affiliation | academic_calendar | year_2016_endowment | address | telephone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public, Coed | 1895 | N/A | Semester | $54.9 million | 600 Lincoln Avenue, Charleston, IL 61920 | (217) 581-5000 |
| overall score | total score | state | city | online | paying | global |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56 | 100.0 | Illinois | Charleston | 443 | 437 |
Info & Regulations
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Campus size (acres) | 320 |
| Students who have cars on campus | 34% |
| Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age | Yes |
Health & Safety
Basic student services offered
| Details |
|---|
| nonremedial tutoring |
| women's center |
| health service |
| health insurance |
Campus safety and security services offered
| Details |
|---|
| 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols |
| 24-hour emergency telephones |
| Lighted pathways/sidewalks |
| Student patrols |
| Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.) |
Career
Career services offered
| Details |
|---|
| on-campus job interviews |
| internships |
| resume assistance |
| career/job search classes |
| alumni network |
| interest inventory |
| interview training |
Computer Resources
Computers available for student use in
| Details |
|---|
| residence halls |
| computer center/labs |
| library |
| student center |
Library & Museum Information
| title | value |
|---|---|
| On-campus library | Yes |
| Museums or special academic buildings on campus | Tarble Arts Center, Doudna Fine Arts Center, Thut Greenhouse, Observatory, Scanning Electron Microscope, Center for Clean Energy Research and Education, Laboratory School Exhibit. |
Learning Disabled (LD) Students
Services for LD students
| Details |
|---|
| Remedial math |
| Remedial English |
| Remedial reading |
| Tape recorders |
| Other special classes |
| Note-taking services |
| Oral tests |
| Learning center |
| Readers |
| Extended time for tests |
| Tutors |
| Priority registration |
| Priority seating |
| Texts on tape |
| Other testing accommodations |
Physically Disabled Students
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students | Mostly |
Services for physically disabled students
| Details |
|---|
| Note-taking services |
| Tape recorders |
| Special housing |
| Tutors |
| Reader services |
| Braille services |
| Interpreters for hearing-impaired |
| Talking books |