by our College Data Analytics TeamGet a feel for what life is like at Eastern Illinois University. From campus diversity and athletics to veteran support, this overview highlights the key parts of the EIU student experience — with links to the full reports below.
The student body at EIU splits into full-time and part-time students as follows:
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 5,304 | 5,430 | 10,734 |
Curious about the makeup of EIU? The full demographic picture — race, gender, age, and geographic origin is covered in the dedicated diversity report.
See the full EIU Diversity Report ›
Eastern Illinois University competes in the NCAA as part of the Ohio Valley Conference.
EIU fields 600 student athletes — 384 men and 216 women across 13 varsity sports.
See the full EIU Sports Report ›
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $19,716,079 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $19,716,079 |
| Net | $0 |
Thinking about EIU for your military or veteran education benefits? Here’s how EIU supports military-connected students:
Learn more at the EIU veterans services page.
See the full EIU Veterans Report ›
Eastern Illinois University offers support for students with disabilities for students who need accommodations.
Visit the EIU disability services page.
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