Eastern Illinois University
Admissions
Interested in attending Eastern Illinois University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Eastern Illinois University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Eastern Illinois University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Eastern Illinois accepted 67% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 11,452 people applied and 7,776 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Eastern Illinois University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 10% ended up enrolling at Eastern Illinois University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Eastern Illinois University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Eastern Illinois considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Application Essay
- Recommendation(s)
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Eastern Illinois University?
Grades
14% of freshmen who attended Eastern Illinois were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 37% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Eastern Illinois is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Eastern Illinois University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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