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Eastern Illinois University

Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920

Official telephone: (217) 581-5000
Website: https://www.eiu.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Kara Hadley-Shakya,
Interim Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 217 581-2223
877 581-2348 (toll free)
217 581-7060 (fax)
admissions@eiu.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 15
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 8%
Application fee: $30
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: 0
Admissions requirements:
One of the following required: Rank in the top quarter of secondary school class, minimum 3.0 GPA (minimum grade average of "B"), and minimum composite ACT score of 18 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 860); rank in top half of secondary school class, minimum 2.5 GPA, and minimum composite ACT score of 19 (minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 910); or rank in top three-quarters of secondary school class, minimum 2.25 GPA, and minimum composite ACT score of 22 (combined SAT Reasoning score of 1020).
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: neither required nor recommended
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required, SAT II considered if submitted
School's test preference: ACT
SAT II tests are: required/recommended of applicants submitting SAT I or ACT
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: August 15 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 recommended
Lab: 3 required, 3 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Science: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Academic electives: 2 required, 2 recommended
Total: 15 required, 17 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • R.N. required of nursing program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: Gateway Program for applicants not normally admissible.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.08
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 74%
Average ACT: 21 English, 21 math, 22 composite
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 19 - 24
Test taken by majority of applicants: ACT
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 98%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 9,103
Number of applicants offered admission: 4,571 (50%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,143 (25%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 5%
Tuition deposit amount: $150, refundable until May 1.
Room deposit amount: $50, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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