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Eastern Illinois University is a Public State University and was established in 1895. EIU ranks in the top half of US News and Report's rankings of Masters Universities within the Midwest region. It was originally established as a teacher's college offering two-year degrees, but later it expanded its curriculum to include Bachelors and Masters degrees in fields of arts, sciences and humanities.
EIU enrolls more than 12,000 students each term and has over 2,000 faculty and staff. The university includes Colleges of Science, Education and Professional Studies, Arts and Humanities, Engineering and Technology Program, and the Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences. Other academic divisions include the Graduate School, Honors College and School of Continuing Education.
EIU's sports teams are known as the Panthers.
Students attend Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL, a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Eastern Illinois University degrees go up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and liberal arts.
Eastern Illinois University is selective and does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 12,179 students at Eastern Illinois University (as of 2007-2008).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Eastern Illinois University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Ohio Valley Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920
General Phone: (217) 581-5000
http://www.eiu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 981 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, physical education teaching, special ed, school counseling, health teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, science teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 761 | liberal arts and sciences, speech and rhetoric, history, English, sociology, political science, interdisciplinary studies, economics, ... |
| Business And Management | 345 | management science, marketing, finance, business management, accounting, business and related services, MIS |
| Therapy And Counseling | 216 | psychology, communication disorders, school psychology, clinical psychology, counseling psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 205 | family and consumer science |
| Science | 124 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, zoology, botany, ecology |
| Engineering Technician | 99 | industrial tech, quality and safety tech, engineering technician, computer tech courses |
| Art Studies | 63 | art studies |
| Media | 43 | journalism |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 43 | parks and recreation management |
| Mathematics | 36 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24 | computer and info science courses, computer services management |
| Music | 22 | music |
| Medicine | 15 | gerontology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 10 | drama |
| Medical Support And Technology | 5 | clinical lab tech |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | philosophy |
| Engineering | 1 | various engineering courses |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | registered nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Illinois University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,374 | 52 |
| Master's degree | 568 | 27 |
| Post-master's certificate | 44 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 12 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Eastern Illinois University had a total enrollment of 12,179 students (11,250 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 82% |
| Graduate | 18% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 98% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 82 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Eastern Illinois University offers campus housing for 5,471 of its 11,250 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Charleston, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7,676 | 5,331 | 69% | 1,780 | 33% |
| Men | 3,283 | 2,172 | 66% | 746 | 34% |
| Women | 4,393 | 3,159 | 72% | 1,034 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,782 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,862 |
| Room and board | $ 7,588 |
| Books and supplies | $ 120 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,950 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern Illinois University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 167400)
Eastern Illinois University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 178 | 108 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 78 | 78 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 90 | 118 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 21 | $109,386 | 13 | $109,622 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $98,579 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $73,803 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 25 | $107,657 | 19 | $102,210 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 99 | $87,947 | 63 | $81,134 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 67 | $68,616 | 41 | $64,569 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 68 | $61,948 | 66 | $57,199 |
| Instructor | academic year | 83 | $42,033 | 112 | $41,195 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 317 | $66,263 | 282 | $57,262 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Valley Conference |
| Track | Ohio Valley Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 211 | 139 | 350 |
| Football | 73 | 0 | 73 |
| Track | 28 | 31 | 59 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 71 | 95 | 166 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Industrial Technology/Technician
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Ecology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Communication Disorders, General
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eastern Illinois University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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