Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University is a comprehensive institution, fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. The university is located on 320 beautifully landscaped acres in Charleston, Ill. Eastern provides the total education experience, while maintaining those personal relationships that its students expect and value. Offering 44 baccalaureate and 23 master’s degrees, Eastern enrolls more than 12,000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. Small class sizes allow close individual attention and guidance by faculty known for their excellence in teaching, research, creative activity and service. During its 110-year history, Eastern has enriched the lives of generations of students and established a lasting reputation for excellence. The university’s reputation reflects its mission to provide superior, yet accessible undergraduate and graduate education in the arts, sciences, humanities and professions.
The EIU Community
Eastern is committed to the development and growth of the whole student through a comprehensive network of high quality professional services and programs which facilitate formal, informal, and collaborative learning. We strive to create a healthy and responsive community in which students learn to work together, develop relationships, broaden concerns for the welfare of others, and appreciate individual differences. Students are encouraged to balance their freedom with their responsibilities as they cultivate values of diversity, leadership and citizenship.
