Charleston, IL
Roughly 68 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 15 percentage points since 2019, from 53% to 68% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8,859 | 4,651 | 925 | 53% |
| 2020 | 8,999 | 4,998 | 902 | 56% |
| 2021 | 7,145 | 5,126 | 778 | 72% |
| 2022 | 11,584 | 7,873 | 876 | 68% |
| 2023 | 11,648 | 7,892 | 819 | 68% |
Fall 2023 applicants
4,537 of 6,337 women and 3,254 of 5,163 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Eastern Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 68% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 7,892 of 11,648 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 68 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
11,648 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 819 enrolled.
No. Eastern Illinois University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 15 percentage points since 2019, from 53% to 68% — it has become less selective.