Cost to Attend
We know that cost is an important factor when choosing a college or university. That’s
why Eastern Illinois University works hard to keep higher education affordable. Our
Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships will assist you in finding and applying for
the right scholarships, grants, work-study jobs and/or loans.
 Our students save an average of $1500 using textbook rental!
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 In the 2024-2025 school year more than $48 million in scholarships and awards were given to EIU students. (That's more than $12,000 per student on average!)
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 Get a personalized net-cost estimate at eiu.edu/cost and see just how affordable EIU is!
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We're consistently ranked among the best value schools in the nation, and we're proud
to have the lowest cost of attendance among all Illinois public universities. We're
committed to making education affordable and accessible for you and your family!
At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. All U.S. undergrads get the in-state
rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Alabama get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Alaska get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Arizona get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Arkansas get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from California
get the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Colorado get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Connecticut
get the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Delaware get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Florida get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Georgia get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Hawaii get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Idaho get the
in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Indiana get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Iowa get the
in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Kansas get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Kentucky get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Louisiana get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Maine get the
in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Maryland get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Massachusetts
get the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Michigan get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Minnesota get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Mississippi
get the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Missouri get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Montana get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Nebraska get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Nevada get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from New Hampshire
get the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from New Jersey
get the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from New Mexico
get the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from New York get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from North Carolina
get the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from North Dakota
get the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Ohio get the
in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Oklahoma get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Oregon get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Pennsylvania
get the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Rhode Island
get the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from South Carolina
get the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from South Dakota
get the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Tennessee get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Texas get the
in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Utah get the
in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Vermont get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Virginia get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Washington
get the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from West Virginia
get the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Wisconsin get
the in-state rate.At EIU, “out-of-state” tuition doesn’t exist. Domestic undergrads from Wyoming get
the in-state rate.
The average college course is 3 or 4 credit hours. Most students take between 12–16 credit hours per semester or about 30 per year to meet the Bachelors Degree requirement of 120 credit hours.
Undergraduate 2025-2026 Costs (Before Aid)
Tuition
Per Credit Hour: $347.65
Academic Year (30 Credit Hours): $10,429.50
Student Fees
Per Credit Hour: $140.80
Academic Year (30 Credit Hours): $4,224.00
2025-2026 Cost
Per Credit Hour:
$488.45
Academic Year (30 Credit Hours):
$27,673.50
When computing the financial aid budget seen on your award letter, an estimated average of 3 years costs is used. We also include the all-access meal plan to allow for 3 meals a day. The most popular meal plan is the 12+ option. You can decide what will work best for you.
Other indirect costs includes other everyday expenses students might incur. Examples include: gas money, school supplies, costs for toiletries, etc., or social activities. These expenses vary from student to student and will NOT be charged to the Eastern bill; they can be covered through parental support, student employment, or savings. Federal loan fees of $100 are also allowed in the budget. Please borrow wisely.
