600 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL, United States
Phone:217-581-5000
Eastern Illinois University
- Eastern Illinois University (EIU) is a public university located in Charleston, Illinois.
- EIU was founded in 1895 and has a history of providing high-quality education in the state of Illinois.
- The university offers over 50 undergraduate majors and 30 graduate programs in a variety of fields including business, education, health and human services, arts, and sciences.
- EIU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has been recognized for its commitment to academic excellence.
- The university has a diverse student body, with students from over 40 states and 45 countries.
- EIU offers a variety of opportunities for student involvement, including over 150 student organizations, intramural sports, and club sports.
- The university has a strong athletic program, with 21 varsity sports teams competing in the NCAA Division I Ohio Valley Conference.
- EIU has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21 students, allowing for personalized attention from faculty.
- The university has a number of specialized centers and institutes, including the Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences, the Doudna Fine Arts Center, and the Illinois Center for Autism.
- EIU has a commitment to affordability, with over 90% of its students receiving some form of financial aid or scholarship.
