Eastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University is one of the twelve public 4-year colleges in Illinois. The campus is located in Charleston town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,030 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 662 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 497 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 75%). Every year 56% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.EIU's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $8,760, and fees were $2,918. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $10,950 and $2,918 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students7,030 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate75% |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 122 miles radius of Eastern Illinois University
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Indiana State University
41 miles away |
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Vincennes University
65 miles away |
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Illinois State University
83 miles away |
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Purdue University-Main Campus
93 miles away |
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Vincennes University - Jasper Center
102 miles away |
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University of Southern Indiana
108 miles away |
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Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis
108 miles away |
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Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
108 miles away |
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John A Logan Community College - Alongi Center
116 miles away |
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East St. Louis Community College Center
122 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1915 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/25/2009 - Current |
Admission
52%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| ACT | 18 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $289/credit | |
| In State Students | $289/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $427/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $292/credit | |
| In State Students | $292/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $701/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $13,005 | $13,005 | $19,215 |
| ADN | 70 | $20,230 | $20,230 | $29,890 |
| BSN | 125 | $36,125 | $36,125 | $53,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $14,600 | $14,600 | $35,050 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 94% of Eastern Illinois University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 51% | $4,407 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $1,306 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 47% | $3,795 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 74% | $5,137 |
| Federal Student Loans | 71% | $5,884 |
| Private Loans | 7% | $10,874 |
$14,107
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,185 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,898 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$13,686 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,453 |
| Over $110,000$20,531 |
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Student Population
5,568
Undergrads
1,462
Graduates
4,247
Women
2,783
Men
71%
Full-time
29%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
64% |
|
Black/African American |
16% |
|
Hispanic |
8% |
|
Non-resident alien |
5% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Illinois state board of nursing.
