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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend EIU.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at EIU. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend EIU and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend EIU in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at EIU.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at EIU – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at EIU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at EIU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at EIU.

New Student Applications (Fall 2011)

Of the 7,076 new freshman applicants, 68% were admitted and 29% of the admitted students enrolled at Eastern Illinois University in Fall 2011.
Of the 2,465 transfer applicants, 72% were admitted and 65% of the admitted students enrolled at Eastern Illinois University in Fall 2011.

New Freshman Admissions Info

Transfer Admissions Info

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New Freshmen High School Background and Test Scores

Test(s) Required for Admission: SAT or ACT recommended

Shows middle 50% of testing range
Test Scores of Enrolled New Freshmen ACT
Composite 19 - 23
Math 17 - 24
English 19 - 24
50% of admitted students have test scores within the ranges listed, 25% have scores above, and 25% have scores below.
High School Preparation
High School Background of Enrolled New Freshmen
 
Percent in top 25% of High School Graduating Class 30%
Percent in top 50% of High School Graduating Class 66%
Percent of new freshmen reporting High School Rank 83%
Average High School GPA Data Not Available
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