Eastern Illinois University College Portrait

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Students
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Admissions
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Student Experiences
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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	10,417

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	8,975

Women	5,316	59%
Men	3,659	41%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	22	<1%
Asian	74	1%
African American / Black	1,474	16%
Hispanic	369	4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	8	<1%
White	6,503	72%
Two or More Races	140	2%
International	61	1%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	324	4%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do EIU undergraduates call home?

Illinois	98%
Other US States & Territories	2%
Other Countries	<1%

How old are EIU undergraduates?
Average Age	22
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	14%

Low Income Students
% of Undergraduate Students Who Are Low Income Students	39%