What's the community like?
Campus community
The majority of Eastern Illinois University's more than 12,000 students come from Illinois and the Midwest, with nearly 40 percent coming from the greater Chicago metropolitan area. However, students representing 38 states and more than 40 nations provide the campus with a cosmopolitan quality. Undergraduate students account for approximately 85 percent of the population. Eastern has one of the highest percentages of students living on campus at public universities in the nation. Students have the option of living in residence halls, University Apartments or greek housing, all of which provide an integrated living-learning environment that contributes to a positive college experience. Students can feel safe attending Eastern, which has one of the lowest crime rates in the state.
Getting involved
Eastern offers over 150 recognized student organizations.
- Academic and Honorary Groups
- Fraternities and Sororities
- Cultural Organizations
- Social Organizations
- Service Groups
Explore your interests
Eastern offers opportunities to help improve the physical self, gain hands-on experience and explore the arts.
