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Eastern Illinois University: Admissions 2024, Fees & Rankings

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  • Estd. 1895
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The admission deadlines at Eastern Illinois University are given as follows:

  • The Spring (Jan) intake deadline for international students is Nov 1, 2025
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About

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History
Year of establishment
1895
Also known as
EIU
University website
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Student website
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Total foreign students
433
Campus size
320 acres
No. of campus
1
Endowment value
USD 82 million
Scholarships granted
4567
Scholarship amount granted
USD 46 million
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
379
Faculty/Student ratio
15
Male/Female ratio
1.52
UG/PG course ratio
0.78
Total criminal offences
131
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On Highlights
Q:   What are people's opinions on Eastern illinois University for MS?
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People's Opinions on Eastern Illinois University for its MS programmes are positive. MS in Technology and Innovation is one of the most popular courses among students who are seeking admission at Eastern Illinois University. The MS programmes have great employability. Eastern Illinois University offers MS programmes across several specialisations such as MS in Biochemistry and Biotechnology, Master of Science in Chemistry, MS in Geographic Information Sciences, MS in Kinesiology, Sports and Recreation, Master of Science in Cybersecurity, and others.

Q:   Does Eastern Illinois University offer full scholarships to international students?
A: 

Yes the Eastern Illinois University provides scholarships for international students on merit basis. These programs aim to include everyone, making sure money doesn’t stop talented students from coming to Eastern Illinois University. However, entitlement grants further contribute to the university's goals and ensure that economic barriers should not hinder students from experiencing the academic excellence Eastern Illinois University has to offer. However, the requirements and the cut-off for the scholarships vary depending on the Level of study and the scholarship applied by the students. 

Below are some of conditions applicants must have before applying for Eastern Illinois University:

  • A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 (undergraduate), 3.25 (graduate), as converted to the EIU grading scale.

  • Full academic admission to a degree program

  • Proof of funding for living expenses and fees

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Admissions 2025

  • Application fees :USD 30
  • Type of deadline :Regular
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Type of documentsApplicable for
SOPNeeded for few courses
LORNeeded for few courses
EssaysNot required
CVNeeded for few courses
Additional documentsRequired
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On Admissions
Q:   Does Eastern Illinois have rolling admissions?
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No the university dosn’t take admission on rolling basis, however it is suggested to call the admission office of Eastern Illinois for admission related queries. However,  the university has distinct application deadlines for its Fall and Spring semesters. For the spring semester, with courses starting in Jan, the deadline Fall in Oct 1, 2025.

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Scholarships

EIU Popular Courses

MS
MBA/PGDM
B.Sc.
BBA
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Q:   What are the popular sectors that indian students prefer for doing part-time jobs at Eastern illinois University?
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Students pursuing a course at Eastern Illinois University may enrol in part-time jobs such as campus ambassador, teaching assistant, receptionist, library assistant, research study assistant, department assistant, food runner or catering assistant, tutor or peer mentor, sales assistant, etc. Some students get enrolled into online part-time jobs which includes online tutor, content writer, graphic designer, camera operations, web developer, coder, etc.

Q:   What is the deadline for Eastern Illinois University?
A: 

Eastern Illinois University has distinct application deadlines for its Fall and Spring semesters. For the Fall semester, which engine in August, the application deadlines is Feb 15, 2025 (tentative). Similarly for the spring semester, with courses starting in Jan, the deadline Fall in Oct 1, 2024. Prospective students should be mindful of these deadlines to ensure all the timely submission of their application for their deadlines. Below are the Eastern Illinois University application deadlines:

Semester

Begin Courses

Application deadlines

Fall semester

August 2025

Feb 15, 2025

Spring Semester

Jan 2025

Oct 1, 2024

Fees

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(13 courses)
INR 8 L - 25 LGet Fee Details
Duration1 year-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE, Duolingo, TOEFL: 79 & Above
MBA/PGDM(3 courses)
INR 12 L - 13 LGet Fee Details
Duration18-24 months
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, PTE, Duolingo, TOEFL: 79 & Above
B.Sc.(16 courses)
INR 7 L - 14 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE, Duolingo, TOEFL: 61 & Above
BBA(9 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE, Duolingo, TOEFL: 61 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(9 courses)
INR 10 L - 14 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE, Duolingo, TOEFL: 61 & Above
BSN(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
B.A.(18 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE, Duolingo, TOEFL: 61 & Above
B.Ed(9 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
B.J.M.C.(4 courses)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
BFA(1 course)
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6 & Above, PTE, Duolingo
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On Fees and Eligibility
Q:   Does Eastern Illinois University accept Duolingo?
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  1. Yes the Eastern Illinois University does accept Duolingo as one of the english requirements. However the university also accepts TOEFL, IELTS as well. International students can also submit TOEFL and IELTS as well. Below are the Eastern Illinois University English language requirements for international students:

English Proficiency Test

Underrgaduate Minimum Score

Postgraduate Minimum Score

Paper-Based TOEFL

500 points

550 points

Internet-Based TOEFL

61 points

79 points

IELTS (Academic Module)

6.0

6.5

MELAB

69

77

STEP EIKEN

Grade Pre-1

Grade 1

iTEP Academic Plus

4.5 overall assessment

5.0 overall assessment

Duolingo English Test

105 points

105 points

 

Q:   How much money is required in Indian rupees to study at Eastern illinois University?
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The cost of attendance at Eastern Illinois University may vary course to course. The average firs year tuition fee for various courses are given in the table below:

Courses1st Year Tuition Fees
MS
INR 8 Lacs - INR 22 Lakh
BBA (2 courses)
INR 9 Lakh
B.Sc. (3 courses)
INR 7 Lacs - INR10 Lakh
B.E. / B.Tech (3 courses)
INR 9 Lacs - INR 10 Lakh
MBA/PGDM (1 course)
INR 12 Lakh
B.A. (1 course)
INR 9 Lakh
MIM (1 course)
INR 12 Lakh







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Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

64%

Hispanic

16%

Black

15%

Asian

3%

UG Student residence

In state

91%

Out of state

6%

Foreign

1%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

88%

25 and over

11%

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UG Number of Applicant

11584
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Overall Graduation Rate

55
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UG Enrollment

6916
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PG Enrollment

1941

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EIU FAQs

Q:   What are some useful tips for students starting their first semester at Eastern Illinois University?
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Some of the tips for students starting their first-semester at the Eastern Illinois University are:

  • Students who applied for Eastern Illinois University must be humble and should interact with as many people as possible. Mainly beacause, the more people you talk to the better knowledge you get. 

  • Attend as many gathering and parties as much as you can. 

  • Applicants should avoid missing classess, as 70% of learning comes from students going to classes. 

  • Students can get invovlved with extracuricular activities, i.e joing university clubs, sports etc. This will also look good on a portfolio in the longer run. 

Q:   What is the SAT score required for Eastern Illinois University?
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It’s not compulsory to take SAT score for international students. For international students seeking admission at Eastern Illinois University, the GPA requirements differ. As international students opt not to submit their SAT/ACT scores they must have a GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.  Alternatively, international students can also choose to submit test scored and they should have a GPA of 2.5 on a scale of 5.0, along with SAT score of 960 or an ACT score of 18 for admissions.

Q:   How to get application fee waiver at Eastern Illinois University?
A: 

The Eastern Illinois University dosn’t have any waiver on the application fee for international students. The students must pay an amount of USD 30 for the application to process.

Q:   What are the requirements for Eastern Illinois University?
A: 

Below are the Eastern Illinois University requirements for international students:

Undergraduate requirements: 

  •  If international students opt not to submit their SAT/ACT scores thet must have a GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. However, if they have a GPA between 2.5 and 2.79, their applications will be reviewed individually by the office of admission to determine eligibility. 

  • If they choose to submit test scored and theyb should have a GPA od 2.5 on a scale of 5.0, along with SAT score of 960 or ran ACT score of 18 for admissions.

  • If the applicant dosn’t have a good GPA or ACT/SAT score then they are required to give a strong LOR and personal statement.

  • Lastly the LOR’s should be completed and signed by a teacher, counselor, or school administrator who can address your potential to succeed at EIU.

  • Below are some high school requirements from applicants:

  1.   Should have four years of English

  2. Students should have three years of mathematics,

  3. Applicants should have three years of natural sciences (biological, physical, or agricultural), with significant laboratory ex

  4.  Aplicants must have Three years of social studies, including one year of United States history and/or government.

Graduate requirements:

You will need to provide the following with your application for admission: 

  • Applicants must have a list of all their prior colleges or universities, accompanied by unofficial transcripts from each school. However, unofficial transcripts should be uploaded with the applicant's application. 

  • A USD 30 application fee for PG applicants

  • A standardised test, although the graduate school does not have tests minimum for admission, individual departments may have minimum requirements. However, they need to give IELTS or TOEFL if the applicant is from a non-English speaking native country. However, there are other standardised examinations, such as GRE and GMAT, which are compulsory, however, might vary depending on the course the applicant chooses.

  • A passport copy is required.

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Answered 10 months ago

Eastern Illinois University (EIU) has specific GPA requirements for international students, varying by programme level.But I can tell you a minimum GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale is required for guaranteed admission.Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 2.79 may undergo additional review, they may ask fo

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Kasif Nawaz

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Admission into Eastern Illinois University (EIU) is not very tough as the acceptance rate of this university is about 70%. Admission is done based on the student's high school GPA, standardized test scores like SAT or ACT, and other requirements including extracurricular activities, essays, and reco

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Answered a year ago

Both Eastern Illinois University and Illinois State University are reputed universities in Illinois. The universities are judged based on their acceptance rate, courses they provide, tuition fees, and placement rates. Students especially from India, look for universities that have easy selection cri

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Akansha katariya

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Answered a year ago

Eastern Illinois University accepts applications for the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms annually. Here are the application deadlines for the 2024 term at EIU:

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SpringNov 1, 2024

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Mayank Vashisht

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Answered 2 years ago

The undergraduate and graduate career outcomes at Eastern Illinois University are given as follows:

Type of CourseTotal Career Outcomes
Undergraduate 89%
Graduate 95%

Based on recent data, 91.2% of graduates had secured a placement by December 2022. There are more than 300 employers and schools that are recruiting for Internships and Jobs. 

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