Eastern Illinois University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Eastern Illinois University?

For 2024-25, Eastern Illinois University reported average full-time undergraduate tuition of $9,848 for Illinois residents and $12,330 for out-of-state students. Required fees added $3,529 in either category, bringing tuition and fees to approximately $13,377 in-state or $15,859 out-of-state before living expenses.

Reported annual room and board charges were $12,174. Adding that amount to tuition and fees produces approximately $25,551 for an in-state student or $28,033 for an out-of-state student living on campus. Those are partial estimates, not a complete cost of attendance: books, transportation, personal expenses and individual housing choices can change the total. A student living elsewhere should use an appropriate living-expense budget instead of adding campus room and board automatically.

Published charges also differ from net price, which accounts for grant and scholarship aid. The reported average net price was $8,619 for students from families with annual income up to $48,000 and $15,665 for those in the $75,001-$110,000 bracket. These are group averages, not individualized aid offers. Financial aid can include federal grants and loans, Illinois assistance such as the Monetary Award Program for eligible residents, and institutional scholarships. Students seeking need-based aid should complete the applicable financial-aid application and review their award letter for the mix of grants, loans and work eligibility.

What are the work-study opportunities at Eastern Illinois University?

Eastern Illinois University students can pursue part-time work as well as career-development opportunities, but Federal Work-Study and an ordinary student job are not the same thing. Federal Work-Study is need-based financial aid that permits eligible students to earn wages through qualifying employment; an award does not mean wages are paid without working or that a position is automatic.

Students interested in Work-Study should complete the applicable financial-aid application, review their award and follow EIU's student-employment instructions to seek an available job. Other campus positions may have different funding and eligibility rules. For career-related experience, EIU's career services offer individual and group counseling, résumé help, interview preparation, job listings, employer recruitment and job fairs. Those services help students prepare and connect with employers, but they are distinct from a job offer or a required internship; EIU does not require an internship of every student.