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Acceptance Rate History
Eastern Illinois University
IL · Current rate: 68%
CDS · IPEDSU.S. Dept. of Education
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 67.75% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 67.96% | 11,584 | 7,873 |
| 2021 | 71.74% | 7,145 | 5,126 |
| 2020 | 55.54% | 8,999 | 4,998 |
| 2019 | 52.5% | 8,859 | 4,651 |
| 2018 | 55.31% | 8,580 | 4,746 |
| 2017 | 51.51% | 6,965 | 3,588 |
| 2016 | 46.88% | 8,420 | 3,947 |
| 2015 | 50.21% | 9,103 | 4,571 |
| 2014 | 49.76% | 8,918 | 4,438 |
| 2013 | 61.91% | 7,881 | 4,879 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Trend Analysis
Eastern Illinois University's acceptance rate has increased from 61.9% in 2013 to 67.8% in 2026. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis generated based on official data trends.
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