What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Eastern Illinois University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 semester hours MAT 1441G | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 5 semester hours MAT 1441G | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 semester hours BIO 1500 (major) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 semester hours CHM 1310G (3 sem hrs) & CHM…4 semester hours CHM 1310G (3 sem hrs) & CHM 1315G (1 sem hr) | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 semester hours PHY 1151G (3 sem hrs) and PHY…4 semester hours PHY 1151G (3 sem hrs) and PHY 1152G (1 sem. hr.) | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 semester hours ENG 1001G | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 semester hours ENG 1009G | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 semester hours HIS 2010G or HIS 2020G |
Show all 38 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 5 semester hours MAT 1441G | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 5 semester hours MAT 1441G | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 10 semester hours MAT 1441G (5 sem hrs) MAT 2442 (5 sem hrs) | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 semester hours BIO 1500 (major) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 semester hours CHM 1310G (3 sem hrs) & CHM…4 semester hours CHM 1310G (3 sem hrs) & CHM 1315G (1 sem hr) | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 7 semester hours CHM 1310G (3 sem hrs) CHM 1315G…7 semester hours CHM 1310G (3 sem hrs) CHM 1315G (1 sem hr) & CHM 1410 (3 sem hrs) | |
| Physics 1 | 3 | 4 semester hours PHY 1151G (3 sem hrs) and PHY…4 semester hours PHY 1151G (3 sem hrs) and PHY 1152G (1 sem. hr.) | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 semester hours ENG 1001G | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 semester hours ENG 1009G | |
| United States History | 3 | 3 semester hours HIS 2010G or HIS 2020G | |
| United States History | 4 | 6 semester hours HIS 2010G (3 sem hrs) HIS 2020G (3 sem hrs) | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 semester hours PSY 1879G | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 semester hours MAT 2250G | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 semester hours CSM 2170 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 semester hours ECN 2801G | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 semester hours ECN 2802G | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 semester hours History elective lower division | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 6 semester hours History elective lower division | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 semester hours BIO 2002G | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | 4 semester hours PHY 1161 (3 sem hrs) and PHY…4 semester hours PHY 1161 (3 sem hrs) and PHY 1162 (1 sem hr) | |
| European History | 3 | 3 semester hours History elective lower division | |
| European History | 4 | 6 semester hours History elective lower division | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 3 semester hours GEO 1100G | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 4 semester hours WLS 2201G | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 8 semester hours WLS 2201G (4 sem hrs) WLS 2202G (4 sem hrs) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 5 | 11 semester hours WLS 2201G (4 sem hrs) WLS 2202G…11 semester hours WLS 2201G (4 sem hrs) WLS 2202G (4 sem hrs) upper division WLS elective (3 sem hrs) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 semester hours CSM 1000 | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 semester hours ART 2601G | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 3 semester hours Music Elective | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 semester hours ART 1110 | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | 3 semester hours ART 1111 | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 semester hours Foreign Language elective…4 semester hours Foreign Language elective Humanities - General Education | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 4 | 8 semester hours Foreign Language elective…8 semester hours Foreign Language elective Humanities - General Education | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 5 | 11 semester hours Foreign Language elective (8…11 semester hours Foreign Language elective (8 hours Humanities - General Education) Foreign Language elective (3 hours upper division) | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 semester hours PLS 1003 | |
| Drawing | 3 | 3 semester hours ART 1000 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 4 semester hours WLF 2201G | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 8 semester hours WLF 2201G (4 sem hrs) WLF 2202G (4 sem hrs) | |
| French Language and Culture | 5 | 11 semester hours WLF 2201G (4 sem hrs) WLF 2202G…11 semester hours WLF 2201G (4 sem hrs) WLF 2202G (4 sem hrs) upper division WLF elective (3 sem hrs) | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 4 semester hours WLG 2201G | |
| German Language and Culture | 4 | 8 semester hours WLG 2201G (4 sem hrs) WLG 2202G (4 sem hrs) | |
| German Language and Culture | 5 | 11 semester hours WLG 2201G (4 sem hrs) WLG 2202G…11 semester hours WLG 2201G (4 sem hrs) WLG 2202G (4 sem hrs) upper division WLG elective (3 sem hrs) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | 4 semester hours Foreign Language elective…4 semester hours Foreign Language elective Humanities - General Education | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 4 | 8 semester hours Foreign Language elective…8 semester hours Foreign Language elective Humanities - General Education | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 5 | 11 semester hours Foreign Language elective (8…11 semester hours Foreign Language elective (8 hours Humanities - General Education) Foreign Language elective (3 hours upper division) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | 4 semester hours Foreign Language elective…4 semester hours Foreign Language elective Humanities - General Education | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 4 | 8 semester hours Foreign Language elective…8 semester hours Foreign Language elective Humanities - General Education | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 5 | 11 semester hours Foreign Language elective (8…11 semester hours Foreign Language elective (8 hours Humanities - General Education) Foreign Language elective (3 hours upper division) | |
| Latin | 3 | 4 semester hours Foreign Language elective…4 semester hours Foreign Language elective Humanities - General Education | |
| Latin | 4 | 8 semester hours Foreign Language elective…8 semester hours Foreign Language elective Humanities - General Education | |
| Latin | 5 | 11 semester hours Foreign Language elective (8…11 semester hours Foreign Language elective (8 hours Humanities - General Education) Foreign Language elective (3 hours upper division) | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 semester hours PHY 1161 (3 sem hrs) and PHY…4 semester hours PHY 1161 (3 sem hrs) and PHY 1162 (1 sem hr) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 semester hours PHY 1151G (3 sem hrs) and PHY…4 semester hours PHY 1151G (3 sem hrs) and PHY 1152G (1 sem hr) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 4 | 4 semester hours PHY 1351G (3 sem hrs) and PHY…4 semester hours PHY 1351G (3 sem hrs) and PHY 1352G ( 1 sem hr) | |
| Political Science (United States Government and Politics) | 3 | 3 semester hours PLS 1153G | |
| Research | 3 | 3 semester hours General elective | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 semester hours General elective | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 3 semester hours WLS 3250 |
Source: eiu.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 95 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 88 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 63 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 57 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 52 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 51 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 46 |
| Communication | 35 |
Show the other 49 majors
| Criminal Justice/Police Science | 33 |
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 29 |
| Management Science | 29 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 28 |
| History | 25 |
| Accounting | 25 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 25 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 24 |
| English Language and Literature | 24 |
| Health Teacher Education | 23 |
| Political Science and Government | 23 |
| Finance | 22 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 20 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 20 |
| Business Administration and Management | 20 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 19 |
| Music | 16 |
| Art/Art Studies | 16 |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 15 |
| Construction Management | 14 |
| Chemistry | 13 |
| Sociology | 12 |
| Journalism | 12 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 11 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 11 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | 8 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 8 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 7 |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | 7 |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 7 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 7 |
| Health Communication | 7 |
| Geography | 5 |
| Mathematics | 5 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Computer Science | 5 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Neuroscience | 4 |
| Technical Teacher Education | 4 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 3 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Philosophy | 3 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 2 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 2 |
| Economics | 2 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 2 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 2 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 2 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Ohio Valley Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Ohio Valley Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
16% of men in fraternities · 20% of women in sororities · 18% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2018–19)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Charleston-Mattoon, IL
46,423 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
University of Illinois/Willard (CMI)
Nearest hub airport
Indianapolis International (IND)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.8 of 20
Elevation
696 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
21°F
July high
88°F
Annual snowfall
19.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
34 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$760 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College38 mi
- Indiana State University41 mi
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign43 mi
- Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology45 mi
- Millikin University49 mi
- DePauw University71 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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