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Eastern Illinois University

Charleston, Illinois

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Eastern Illinois University is a public college located in Charleston, Illinois, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Eastern Illinois University is $7,691. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $18,458. The college offers Master’s degrees in 32 different degree areas, with 18 Master’s degrees offered online. Eastern Illinois University enrolls 1,705 graduate students, with 57% part-time students, 43% online students, and 26% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

  • Online
  • On Campus
  • Public

Website: www.eiu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:No
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:Yes
  • Doctorate Degrees:No

Demographics

Graduate students
730 full-time
975 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:736
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:451
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:154
  • Online students
    43%
  • Male/Female
    38% / 62%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$7,691
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$18,458
  • Application fee:$30
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,949
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$320
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$2,949
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$769
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
675 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
10 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:1
  • 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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Featured Programs & Degrees

Programs Offered
Programs Offered
Master's degrees offered
32
Online master's degrees offered
18

Online master's degrees offered

  • Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 1
  • Business: 2
  • Communications & Journalism: 1
  • Education: 3
  • English Language & Literature: 1
  • Family & Consumer Science: 1
  • Health Professions: 2
  • History: 1
  • Homeland Security & Protective Services: 1
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies: 1
  • Social Sciences: 2
  • Visual and Performing Arts: 2
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