Eastern Illinois University Acceptance Rate
Charleston, Illinois · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 11,648
- Admitted
- 7,892
- Yield
- 10.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Eastern Illinois University's acceptance rate has risen from 49.8% in 2014–15 to 67.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 8,918 to 11,648 (+31%) over that period.
Its 67.8% rate makes Eastern Illinois University more selective than about 66% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 62%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (71.6% for women vs 63% for men, a 8.6-point gap). Eastern Illinois University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 10.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 8,918 | 4,438 | 49.8% | 1,126 |
| 2015–16 | 9,103 | 4,571 | 50.2% | 1,143 |
| 2016–17 | 8,420 | 3,947 | 46.9% | 772 |
| 2017–18 | 6,965 | 3,588 | 51.5% | 662 |
| 2018–19 | 8,580 | 4,746 | 55.3% | 798 |
| 2019–20 | 8,859 | 4,651 | 52.5% | 925 |
| 2020–21 | 8,999 | 4,998 | 55.5% | 902 |
| 2021–22 | 7,145 | 5,126 | 71.7% | 778 |
| 2022–23 | 11,584 | 7,873 | 68% | 876 |
| 2023–24 | 11,648 | 7,892 | 67.8% | 819 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,337 | 4,537 | 71.6% |
| Men | 5,163 | 3,254 | 63% |
| Unknown | 148 | 101 | 68.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 460–570 | 1% |
| SAT Math | 430–540 |
How Eastern Illinois University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Eastern Illinois University's acceptance rate?
Eastern Illinois University's acceptance rate is 67.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (7,892 admitted of 11,648 applicants).
Is Eastern Illinois University test optional?
Eastern Illinois University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Eastern Illinois University?
Eastern Illinois University received 11,648 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 7,892.
What SAT score do you need for Eastern Illinois University?
Admitted students at Eastern Illinois University typically scored 460–570 on SAT Reading/Writing and 430–540 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Eastern Illinois University getting harder to get into?
Eastern Illinois University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 49.8% in 2014–15 to 67.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.eiu.edu/.