Eastern Illinois University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
8,975

Full + Part time Students
1:15

Faculty to Student Ratio
11%

Transfer Student Ratio
$17.2K

Avg. Financial Aid

Eastern Illinois University is a public comprehensive university that offers superior, accessible undergraduate and graduate education. Students learn the methods and results of free and rigorous inquiry in the arts, humanities, sciences, and professions, guided by a faculty known for its excellence in teaching, research, creative activity, and service. The University community is committed to diversity and inclusion and fosters opportunities for student-faculty scholarship and applied learning experiences within a student-centered campus culture. Throughout their education, students refine their abilities to reason and to communicate clearly so as to become responsible citizens and leaders.

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Overview

Total Faculty	591
Full-Time Undergraduate	7,906
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,069
Application Acceptance Rate	65%
Transfer Students	966
Programs	88 Programs
Courses	1,945 Courses
Equivalencies	2,637 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$10,930
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,670
Books and Supplies	$300
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	66%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$10,053
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	57%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$7,113

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Financial aid plays a primary role in keeping an education at Eastern affordable; this includes grants, scholarships, work-study jobs, and loans. In the 2009-2010 academic year we processed over $118 million in financial aid for students.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Eastern Illinois University is a transfer friendly school.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Applicants with 30 or more semester hours must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 grading scale based on ALL college-level work attempted AND a 2.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale from the last institution attended.
Official Transcripts:

The submission of official transcripts from all previously attended institutions is required. You official high school transcript is required if you have less that 24 transferable semester hours.
SAT Scores:

Applicants with fewer than 24 semester hours are required to submit official ACT/SAT scores.
Letters of Recommendation:

EIU does not publish a requirement for letters of recommendation.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is not required for transfer admission consideration.
Application Fee:

There is a $30 nonrefundable application fee.
Interview:

A personal interview is not required for transfer admission consideration.
Apply Here:

www.eiu.edu/~admissions/applyeiu.php

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The minimum grade required for transfer credit is C.
Credits (Min/Max):

You must earn 42 credits at EIU to earn a bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

EIU Transfer Policy.pdf