Eastern Illinois University has a rich tradition of preparing students to accomplish their life goals through a great combination of quality academics and personal relationships. Consistently ranked in the top third of Midwest universities in its class by U.S. News and World Report, Eastern has earned its reputation by offering a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs taught by an experienced and caring faculty. Eastern makes their top priority their students.
Eastern prepares more undergraduates who go on to earn doctoral degrees than any other master's college/university in Illinois, according to a recent National Science Foundation survey. In addition to ranking first in the state, EIU ranks in the top 5 percent nationwide.
Eastern is located in Charleston, Illinois right off of interstate 57. Charleston has about 21,961 people including the EIU population. Campus was founded in 1895 and it rests on 320 acres.
We pride ourselves on our focus on student development both as a professional, but as a leader. Our alumni satisfaction rate is 98 percent after one year from graduation and 99 percent after nine years from graduation. Eastern is home to us and we are excited to show IRHA how to lead like a panther!