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Eastern Illinois University

#387 in US ranking Charleston, IL
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Cost

Cost / year
$26,962
Tuition & fees
$14,653
Avg. aid
$13,020
Receiving aid
96%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
65%
SAT range
880–1090
Avg. ACT
20

Outcomes

Graduation rate
47%
Median salary
$42,311
1 yr after graduation

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Eastern Illinois University?

Eastern Illinois University provides campus security measures that include around-the-clock patrols by trained personnel, emergency telephone or alarm devices, and electronically controlled residence-hall entrances. These measures are resources and precautions, not a guarantee against crime.

Students should learn how to contact university police, receive emergency notifications and report an incident when they arrive. The university's emergency procedures and annual security report are the appropriate places to check reporting options, recent federally reported campus crime figures and instructions for specific situations. Students seeking help after sexual misconduct should distinguish an emergency report from requests for medical care, confidential support or a formal university complaint, because those routes can involve different offices and privacy rules.

Eastern Illinois University Security

  • 24h hotline
  • Trained security
  • Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

How Safe Is Eastern Illinois University? - Crime Statistics

Total reported crimes

Eastern Illinois University Criminal Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Murder

0 0 0 0

Negligent manslaughter

0 0 0 0

Rape

6 9 4 ▼fewer than the year before0.47

Fondling

3 5 4 ▼fewer than the year before0.47

Incest

0 0 0 0

Statutory rape

0 0 0 0

Robbery

0 1 0 ▼fewer than the year before0

Aggravated assault

1 3 1 ▼fewer than the year before0.12

Burglary

3 3 12 ▲more than the year before1.41

Motor vehicle theft

0 10 0 ▼fewer than the year before0

Arson

0 0 0 0

Eastern Illinois University VAWA Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Domestic violence

4 6 4 ▼fewer than the year before0.47

Dating violence

0 3 8 ▲more than the year before0.94

Stalking

10 10 5 ▼fewer than the year before0.59

Eastern Illinois University Criminal Arrests

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

0 0 3 ▲more than the year before0.35

Drug abuse

2 0 0 0

Liquor law violation

0 0 1 ▲more than the year before0.12

Eastern Illinois University Criminal Disciplinary

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

1 1 1 0.12

Drug abuse

70 42 46 ▲more than the year before5.41

Liquor law violation

31 36 31 ▼fewer than the year before3.64

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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