Eastern Illinois University was founded in 1895 as the Eastern Illinois State Normal School. It was established to train teachers for the public schools of East Central Illinois. In 1921 the school became Eastern Illinois State Teachers College and eventually became Eastern Illinois University in 1947. During this time, the university began offering a wider range of courses and degrees, including those in the sciences and liberal arts. The university continued to grow throughout the 1950s and 1960s, with its enrollment reaching a record high of over 10,000 students by 1969.

In the 1970s, Eastern Illinois University experienced a period of growth and expansion. New academic departments were added to provide students with more educational opportunities and new facilities were constructed to accommodate the growing student body. In 1980, Eastern Illinois University opened its first residence hall on campus, creating an environment that encouraged student engagement and learning outside of the classroom setting. Additionally, during this time period various student organizations were created to promote involvement among students from diverse backgrounds.

In recent years, Eastern Illinois University has continued its commitment to providing quality education for its students while also expanding its offerings to include more online programs as well as certificate programs in areas such as business administration and health care administration. The university has also made efforts to increase diversity among its faculty members while also providing financial assistance for eligible students through scholarships and grants. As a result of these efforts, Eastern Illinois University has become one of the leading universities in East Central Illinois for higher education opportunities.

Eastern Illinois University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Eastern Illinois University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Eastern Illinois University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.

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Admissions Stats

Eastern Illinois University (EIU) is a public university located in Charleston, Illinois. Founded in 1895, the university has an enrollment of 9,719 students and offers over 140 undergraduate and graduate programs. The student-to-faculty ratio at EIU is 19:1 and the school has a graduation rate of 51%.

In terms of admissions statistics, Eastern Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 79%, meaning that 79% of applicants are admitted to the school. The average GPA for incoming freshmen is 3.17 and the average ACT score is 20. The middle 50% range for SAT scores is 1030-1220. In addition to test scores, EIU also considers quality of high school courses, essay topics, letters of recommendation and extracurricular activities when making admissions decisions. Students may also be eligible for merit scholarships based on their academic achievements or community service activities.

Fall 2022 Selectivity

Selectivity	selective
Fall 2022 acceptance rate	66%
Early decision acceptance rate	N/A
Early action acceptance rate	N/A
Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students)	66%

Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments

Applicants	7,531
Female applicants	4,452
Male applicants	3,079
Applicants accepted	4,933
Female applicants accepted	2,998
Male applicants accepted	1,935
Freshman enrollment	1,464
Female freshman enrollment	902
Male freshman enrollment	562
Early decision applicants	N/A
Early decision applicants accepted	N/A
Early decision applicants enrolled	N/A
Early action applicants	N/A
Early action applicants accepted	N/A
Early action applicants enrolled	N/A
Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action	N/A

Fall 2022 Wait List

School has a wait list	No
Applicants placed on wait list	N/A
Students accepting place on wait list	N/A
Students accepted from wait list	N/A

Fall 2022 High School Rank

Freshman students submitting high school class standing

81%

Fall 2022 High School GPA

Freshman students submitting high school GPA	98%
Average high school GPA	3.1
High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range	2.7-3.5

Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores

Freshman students submitting SAT scores	N/A
SAT Critical Reading average score	N/A
SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Critical Reading score breakdown	N/A
SAT Math average score	N/A
SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range:	N/A
SAT Math score breakdown	N/A
SAT Writing average score	N/A
SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range	N/A
SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range	N/A

Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores

Freshman students submitting ACT scores	98%
Average ACT Composite score	21
ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range	19-23
ACT English 25th-75th percentile range	19-24
ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range	18-24