Explore international student trends at Eastern Illinois University to discover how EIU stacks up to the competition when it comes to serving students from outside the United States.
Overall, EIU is among the top schools for students from outside the United States. They are ranked 23rd out of 1,204 in our Overall Best Value U.S. Colleges & Universities for International Students.
The presence of international students on campus means a greater diversity of options, perspectives and knowledge to add to the diversity of thought on campus. As the economy becomes more global in scope, interaction with students from all different countries becomes an important part of higher education.
An analysis of student visa data suggests that in 2019 as many as 1,159,798 international students came to the U.S. to study at American colleges and universities. From this diverse international pool, EIU was home to approximately 323 international students.
College Factual ranks EIU as 302nd out of a total 1,279 colleges and universities for popularity with international students.
At least 31 countries are represented
on the EIU campus.
The countries with the largest on-campus communities are
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Eastern Illinois University reports having a total of 323 international students on campus, 112 of whom are undergraduates. This is out of a total of 7,526 students, 6,012 of whom are undergraduates.
EIU suggests that international students make up about 4.3% of the student body. |
Use the map below to explore the popularity of Eastern Illinois University on a country by country basis.
Over the last several years the total international population of students on campus has grown at an average rate of
23.0%.
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The chart below shows how the total number of international students at EIU has grown over the past several years.
Use the map below to explore the popularity trends on a country by country basis.
College Factual ranks EIU as 468th out of 1,232 total colleges and universities for providing a quality educational experience to international students.
CollegeFactual has also ranked the quality of the education at EIU on a country by country basis.
EIU ranks the best for are for students from
India,
Nigeria, and
China.
Use the map below to explore the Eastern Illinois University experience for your country.
College Factual ranks EIU as 23rd out of a total 1,204 colleges and universities for providing value to international students.
CollegeFactual has also ranked the value of the education at EIU on a country by country basis.
EIU's best value is for students from
Nigeria,
India, and
Sweden.
Use the map below to explore Eastern Illinois University value for your country.
The most popular degrees at EIU with international students are Computer Engineering Technology, Business Administration & Management, and General Biology.
Use the map below to explore the most popular degrees at Eastern Illinois University on a country by country basis.
Drill into the map below or use the following table to select a specific country and get detailed Eastern Illinois University information specific to that country.
Country | Popularity Ranking | Quality Ranking | Value Ranking |
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Australia | 225 | N/A | N/A |
Bangladesh | 205 | 210 | 13 |
Brazil | 567 | N/A | N/A |
Canada | 461 | 374 | 16 |
China | 480 | 441 | 27 |
Colombia | 417 | N/A | N/A |
Germany | 274 | 240 | 10 |
Ghana | 52 | 133 | 6 |
India | 130 | 244 | 9 |
Iran | 291 | N/A | N/A |
Italy | 276 | N/A | N/A |
Japan | 501 | N/A | N/A |
Jordan | 248 | N/A | N/A |
Nepal | 108 | 203 | 14 |
Nigeria | 77 | 201 | 6 |
Pakistan | 220 | 242 | 10 |
Saudi Arabia | 310 | 300 | 14 |
South Korea | 282 | 334 | 17 |
Spain | 187 | 201 | 9 |
Sri Lanka | 90 | 124 | 12 |
Sweden | 113 | 108 | 3 |
Turkey | 325 | N/A | N/A |
United Kingdom | 351 | 293 | 10 |
Vietnam | 407 | 348 | 21 |
The fact that Eastern Illinois University has a medium sized community of international students is positive. It is likely the school has invested in International Student Services as well as clubs, groups, and associations.
Eastern Illinois University costs approximately USD 26,638 for international students to attend. College Factual ranks the value of this school for international students as 23rd out of 1,204
Learn more about out-of-state tuition at Eastern Illinois University.
There are approximately 323 international students at EIU; they make up 4.3% of all total students.
Out-of-state tuition at EIU is USD 13,974 per year. This does not include room and board or additional student fees that may add to your costs. Go to the EIU tuition & fees page for more information, and contact the school for details.
Contact the school to see what kind of scholarships, grants, financial aid or loans may be available to you as an international student.
Some schools set aside on-campus jobs for international students to help them defray costs. Check in early to apply to these jobs as they may go quickly.
Contact the school to see what kind of student services, associations, clubs, and groups are open to you as an international student.
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