Paying for Eastern Illinois University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$13,403 4.64%	$15,879 3.96%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$11,410 4.28%	$22,695 4.54%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Eastern Illinois University (EIU) are $13,403 for Illinois residents and $15,879 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209 based on out-of-state tuition rate.

66% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $10,243. It could cover 64.51% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,376 for Illinois residents and $19,852 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

EIU's 4-year tuition is $57,394 for Illinois residents and $68,021 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $117,506 for Illinois residents and $128,133 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Eastern Illinois University is $13,403 for Illinois residents and $15,879 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 4.64% for Illinois residents and increased by 3.96% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of EIU is $14,025 for Illinois residents and $16,508 for out-of-state students, a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

EIU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$12,809	$15,274	$13,546
2023-2024	$13,403	$15,879	$14,066
Change % 2023-2024	4.64%	3.96%	3.84%
2024-2025	$14,025	$16,508	$14,606

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $11,410 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $22,695. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at EIU is $11,898 for Illinois residents and $23,726 for out-of-state students , a 4.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

EIU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,942	$21,709	$13,546
2023-2024	$11,410	$22,695	$14,066
Change % 2023-2024	4.28%	4.54%	3.84%
2024-2025	$11,898	$23,726	$14,606

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at EIU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $335 for Illinois residents and $404 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $334 for Illinois residents and $804 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$320	$389
	2023-2024	$335	$404
	2024-2025	$351	$420
Graduate	2022-2023	$320	$769
	2023-2024	$334	$804
	2024-2025	$349	$841

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,066 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.84% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 2.25% compared to the previous year.

The EIU's 2024 on-campus COA is $27,619 for state residents and $30,095 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,923 for state residents and $29,399 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At EIU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$13,403
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$15,879
Room & Board	$11,298	$10,602
Personal Expenses	$2,768	$2,768
Books & Supplies	$150
COA (In-State)	$27,619	$26,923
COA (Out-of-State)	$30,095	$29,399

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at EIU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at EIU is $57,394 for Illinois residents and $68,021 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

EIU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$13,771	$14,149	$14,538	$14,937	$57,394
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$16,317	$16,768	$17,230	$17,706	$68,021
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$14,149	$14,538	$14,937	$15,347	$58,970
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$16,768	$17,230	$17,706	$18,195	$69,898
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$14,538	$14,937	$15,347	$15,768	$60,589
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$17,230	$17,706	$18,195	$18,697	$71,828
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$14,937	$15,347	$15,768	$16,201	$62,253
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$17,706	$18,195	$18,697	$19,213	$73,810
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$15,347	$15,768	$16,201	$16,646	$63,962
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$18,195	$18,697	$19,213	$19,743	$75,847

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $117,506 for Illinois residents and $128,133 for out-of-state students.

EIU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$28,305	$29,007	$29,728	$30,466	$117,506
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$30,851	$31,626	$32,421	$33,236	$128,133
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$29,007	$29,728	$30,466	$31,224	$120,425
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$31,626	$32,421	$33,236	$34,071	$131,353
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$29,728	$30,466	$31,224	$32,000	$123,418
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,421	$33,236	$34,071	$34,929	$134,656
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$30,466	$31,224	$32,000	$32,796	$126,486
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$33,236	$34,071	$34,929	$35,808	$138,043
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$31,224	$32,000	$32,796	$33,612	$129,632
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$34,071	$34,929	$35,808	$36,709	$141,516

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 66% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $76,534 for Illinois residents and $87,161 for out-of-state students.

EIU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$18,062	$18,764	$19,485	$20,223	$76,534
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$20,608	$21,383	$22,178	$22,993	$87,161
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$18,764	$19,485	$20,223	$20,981	$79,453
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$21,383	$22,178	$22,993	$23,828	$90,381
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$19,485	$20,223	$20,981	$21,757	$82,446
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$22,178	$22,993	$23,828	$24,686	$93,684
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$20,223	$20,981	$21,757	$22,553	$85,514
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$22,993	$23,828	$24,686	$25,565	$97,071
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$20,981	$21,757	$22,553	$23,369	$88,660
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$23,828	$24,686	$25,565	$26,466	$100,544

	In-State	Out-of-State
Eastern Illinois University	$13,403	$15,879
Austin Peay State University	$8,675	$14,219
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville	$11,748	$12,922
Morehead State University	$9,838	$14,706
The University of Tennessee-Martin	$10,208	$16,248
Tennessee Technological University	$10,084	$20,116