Avg Earnings (5yr)
$42,694
Acceptance Rate
68%
Graduation Rate
50%
Annual Tuition
$13,403
At a Glance
Total Students
4,398
Retention Rate
70%
Faculty Ratio
15
Financial Aid
35%
Median Debt
$21,500
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Institution Overview
Eastern Illinois University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 67.8% and a student body of 4,398. The university's in-state tuition is $13,403. The graduation rate is 50.3%, and the retention rate is 70%.
One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $40,194. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $42,694, and after ten years, the median earnings are $51,989. The median debt for students is $21,500, and 35% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$40k
1 YEAR
$43k
5 YEARS
$52k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Eastern Illinois University alumni earn a median salary of $40,194. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $42,694. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $51,989. The median debt for graduates is $21,500.
Eastern Illinois University has a 67.8% acceptance rate and a 50.3% graduation rate. The retention rate is 70%. The in-state tuition is $13,403. Thirty-five percent of students receive financial aid.
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