Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois

Eastern Illinois University is a public college in Charleston, Illinois and has been named to the Best Online Colleges Midwest and Best Colleges for Adults award lists. Its online program features 8 online degree options. The part-time student body is 2,887 students. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $13,622 and the per-credit hour charge is $306. The school offers weekend/evening classes, credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.eiu.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Career services:No
Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:No
Remedial services:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students

2,919 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:3,984
Undergrad students over 25 years old:789
Pell Grant students:2,210
Online and distance education undergrad students:723

Part-time students

42%
Students over 25 years old

11%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$312

In-district tuition and fees

$12,562

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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered

8 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

Communication Journalism and Related Programs(2)
Education(1)
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
Psychology(1)

Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(1)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:36%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

48 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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