Inside Academics at Eastern Illinois University

Academics at a Glance

Heres a high-level look at academic life at Eastern Illinois University, covering the student-to-faculty ratio, the majors and degrees offered, and what online and distance learning is available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Eastern Illinois University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

The student-to-faculty ratio at Eastern Illinois University is about average at 15 to 1, close to the national average of 15 to 1. With 78% of instructors full time, Eastern Illinois University is above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors & Degrees

Students at Eastern Illinois University can choose from 62 majors with reported graduates spanning 22 broad fields of study.

Degrees offered at Eastern Illinois University are summarised below:

The most popular majors at Eastern Illinois University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors report.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Eastern Illinois University:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Eastern Illinois University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 2,199 undergraduates study at least partly online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Eastern Illinois University retains and graduates its students — 72% of full-time freshmen return). Explore graduation rates.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further at Eastern Illinois University

Each page below covers one part of academic life at Eastern Illinois University in more detail:

• Academic Majors at Eastern Illinois University — majors, concentrations and completions in detail
• Faculty Composition at Eastern Illinois University — student-faculty ratio, full-time vs adjunct, and tenure detail
• Graduation and Retention at Eastern Illinois University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Eastern Illinois University — what online and distance learning is available
• Accreditation at Eastern Illinois University — regional and program accreditation status