EIU MBA Cost of Attendance
The charts below can help you estimate the cost of attending Eastern Illinois University's MBA programs. These figures are used for financial aid purposes and include both direct costs, such as tuition and fees, and estimated expenses, such as housing, meals, books and transportation. Your actual costs may vary based on your enrollment, housing choice and personal spending. Off-campus and commuter living expenses are estimates only and are not billed by EIU.
The average college course is 3 or 4 credit hours. Most students take between 12–16 credit hours per semester or about 30 per year to meet the Bachelors Degree requirement of 120 credit hours.
Undergraduate 2026-2027 Estimated Costs (Before Aid)
| Cost Item | Per credit hour | Academic Year (30 Credit Hours) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $356.34 | $10,690.20 |
| Student Fees | $140.80 | $4,224.00 |
| Food and Housing (All Access Plan) | $13,670.00 | |
| 2026-2027 Cost | $497.14 | $28,584.20 |
Tuition
Per Credit Hour: $356.34
Academic Year (30 Credit Hours): $10,690.20
Food and Housing (Unlimited Meal Plan)
Academic Year (30 Credit Hours): $13,670.00
2026-2027 Cost
Per Credit Hour: $497.14
Academic Year (30 Credit Hours): $28,584.20
When computing the financial aid budget seen on your award letter, an estimated average of 3 years costs is used. We also include the all-access meal plan to allow for 3 meals a day. The most popular meal plan is the 12+ option. You can decide what will work best for you.
Other indirect costs includes other everyday expenses students might incur. Examples include: gas money, school supplies, costs for toiletries, etc., or social activities. These expenses vary from student to student and will NOT be charged to the Eastern bill; they can be covered through parental support, student employment, or savings. Federal loan fees of $100 are also allowed in the budget. Please borrow wisely.