Tuesday, July 14, 2009

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Eastern Illinois University

Work 600 Lincoln Avenue Charleston, IL 61920-3099
Work(877) 581-2348
Web site: http://www.eiu.edu
  • 55Rank
  • 42Score
Tier 1
College Category:
Universities-Master's (Midwest)

Overview : Eastern Illinois University

General Information  
Institutional Control: Public
Year founded: 1895
Religious affiliation: N/A
Academic calendar: semester
Total number of undergraduates: 10,410
Setting urban
Endowment: $25,350,064
Fall Admissions  
Application deadline: rolling
Application fee: $30
Fall 2007 Acceptance rate: 70.9 %
Selectivity: selective
Expenses  
Costs: 2008-2009 In-state: $8,782; Out-of-state: $21,862
Mission  
School mission 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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