Cost of Attendance

The charts below give a good idea of what it will cost to live and learn at Eastern Illinois University in 2011-2012. These charts reflect maximum educational costs allowed for financial aid purposes. In addition to tuition/fees and room/board the cost of attendance includes other allowable expenses such as supplies, travel, and miscellaneous expenses. These are referred to as indirect costs. Supplies, travel, and miscellaneous expenses are not paid directly to the University. Also, room and board for off-campus or commuter students is paid by the student directly to the landlord, property manager, or family member.

Guaranteed Tuition Rate Plan

Effective Fall 2004, Eastern Illinois University implemented a “Guaranteed Tuition Rate Plan.'" The Guaranteed Tuition Rate Plan provides that tuition for new undergraduate students will remain the same for four continuous academic years. The guaranteed tuition rate period is extended for undergraduate degree programs approved by the University for completion in more than four years. The extension is limited to the minimum number of additional semester(s) to complete the program as approved by the University. The list of programs approved by the University for completion in more than four years is maintained by the Provost. Click here for more information.

Undergraduate In-State *

Cost Item2011-2012
Tuition Per Credit Hour $269.00
Tuition and Fees (15 hrs FA and SP) $10,533.00
Room and Board (12+ Meal Plan) $8,542.00
Total Direct Costs $19,075.00
Total Indirect Costs (Supplies/Travel/Miscellaneous)  $3,661.00
Average Cost of Attendance $22,736.00

* Tuition Rates for Bordering States -- For the Fall 2011 semester and beyond, new undergraduate students seeking admission from the bordering states of Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Missouri and Wisconsin will be billed at the in-state tuition rate.


Undergraduate Out-of-State

Cost Item2011-2012
Tuition Per Credit Hour $807.00
Tuition and Fees (15 hrs FA and SP) $26,673.00
Room and Board (12+ Meal Plan) $8,542.00
Total Direct Costs $35,215.00
Total Indirect Costs (Supplies/Travel/Miscellaneous)  $2,761.00
Average Cost of Attendance $37,976.00

Graduate In-State

Cost Item2011-2012
Tuition Per Credit Hour $269.00
Tuition and Fees (14 hrs FA and SP) $9,947.00
Room and Board $7,872.00
Total Direct Costs $17,819.00
Total Indirect Costs (Supplies/Travel/Miscellaneous)  $4,621.00
Average Cost of Attendance $22,440.00

Graduate Out-of-State

Cost Item2011-2012
Tuition Per Credit Hour $645.00
Tuition and Fees (14 hrs FA and SP) $20,475.00
Room and Board $7,872.00
Total Direct Costs $28,347.00
Total Indirect Costs (Supplies/Travel/Miscellaneous)  $4,621.00
Average Cost of Attendance $32,968.00