Acceptance Rate History
Eastern Illinois University Acceptance Rate (2013–2024)
IL · Current rate: 65.4%
What is Eastern Illinois University's acceptance rate in 2024?
Eastern Illinois University's acceptance rate in 2024 is 65.4%, down from 67.8% in 2023.
College Scorecard, 2024
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Acceptance Rate | Applicants | Admitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 65.4% | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 | 67.8% | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 68.0% | 11,584 | 7,873 |
| 2021 | 71.7% | 7,145 | 5,126 |
| 2020 | 55.5% | 8,999 | 4,998 |
| 2019 | 52.5% | 8,859 | 4,651 |
| 2018 | 55.3% | 8,580 | 4,746 |
| 2017 | 51.5% | 6,965 | 3,588 |
| 2016 | 46.9% | 8,420 | 3,947 |
| 2015 | 50.2% | 9,103 | 4,571 |
| 2014 | 49.8% | 8,918 | 4,438 |
| 2013 | 61.9% | 7,881 | 4,879 |
Source: IPEDS Admissions Survey (NCES) · College Scorecard
Admitted Student Profile
SAT Range · Middle 50% (25th–75th)
880–1090
Admitted students at Eastern Illinois University scored between 880 and 1090 on the SAT (middle 50%).
Source: College Scorecard · U.S. Dept of Education
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Middle 50% of admitted students scored 880–1090.
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Trend Analysis
Eastern Illinois University's acceptance rate has increased from 61.9% in 2013 to 65.4% in 2024. The most notable shift occurred in 2021.
Analysis compiled from official data trends.
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