Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL
Federal IPEDS data · Updated July 26, 2026
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Campus Overview
Eastern Illinois University is a small-town public four-year institution located in Charleston, IL. It enrolls a mid-sized student body of approximately 8,505 undergraduate students. As a public institution, it is supported by state funding and typically offers lower tuition rates for in-state residents.
Truth vs. Marketing
Typical marketing claims from schools like Eastern Illinois University vs. verified federal data
"Personalized attention in a supportive environment
Student-faculty ratio: 14:1 (est. ~35 students per class)
"Students succeed here
Graduation rate: 47%
"Affordable education with generous financial aid
Avg net price (after aid): $13,787
These are not direct quotes from Eastern Illinois University. They represent the types of claims that schools in this category commonly make on their websites, brochures, and campus tours — paraphrased for comparison. All verification data is from IPEDS and College Scorecard federal databases. "Supported by data" means the numbers back up the claim; "Worth investigating" means it may not fully hold up. Always verify with the linked sources.
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