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 |
Student Life List
| Total Enrollment | live On Campus | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 7,415 | 38% | Eastern Illinois University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,957, with a gender distribution of 39 percent male students and 61 percent female students. At this school, 38 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing and 62 percent of students live off campus. In sports, Eastern Illinois University is part of the NCAA I. |
Student Body
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Total enrollment | 7,415 |
| Total undergraduate enrollment | 5,957 |
| Total graduate enrollment | 1,458 |
| Enrolled students who are veterans or active service members | 2.8% |
Degree-seeking student gender distribution
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Degree-seeking women | 60.1% |
Housing
Students living on- and off-campus
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Students who live in college-owned, operated or affiliated housing | 38% |
| Students who live off-campus | 62% |
Types of campus housing available
| Details |
|---|
| coed dorms (48%) |
| women's dorms (20%) |
| men's dorms (5%) |
| sorority housing (10%) |
| fraternity housing (4%) |
| apartments for married students (2%) |
| apartment for single students (11%) |
Sports
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Clubs & Organizations
| title | value |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Air Force ROTC | Not offered |
| Army ROTC | Offered on campus |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |