Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate 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 and fees is higher than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for EIU is $14,025 for Illinois residents and $16,508 for out-of-state students which is a 4.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.
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. 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.
You may want to compare the school to other Illinois schools with tuition changes from last year at Illinois colleges tuition change page.
EIU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$12,809 $15,274$13,546
2023-2024$13,403$15,879$14,066
Change % 2023-20244.64%3.96%3.84%
2024-2025$14,025$16,508$14,606
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Eastern Illinois University - COA
Eastern Illinois University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Eastern Illinois University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $11,410 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $22,695 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and 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 which is a 4.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
EIU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$10,942 $21,709$13,546
2023-2024$11,410$22,695$14,066
Change % 2023-20244.28%4.54%3.84%
2024-2025$11,898$23,726$14,606
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Eastern Illinois University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition 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 tuition 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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$320$389
2023-2024$335$404
2024-2025$351$420
Graduate2022-2023$320$769
2023-2024$334$804
2024-2025$349$841
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Eastern Illinois University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Eastern Illinois University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Eastern Illinois University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Eastern Illinois University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Eastern Illinois University$13,403$15,879
Austin Peay State University$8,675$14,219
Tennessee State University$8,568$22,284
Southeast Missouri State University$9,015$9,496
Morehead State University$9,838$14,706
Murray State University$9,708$19,452

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at EIU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 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.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$13,771$14,149$14,538$14,937$57,394
Out-of-State$16,317$16,768$17,230$17,706$68,021
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$14,149$14,538$14,937$15,347$58,970
Out-of-State$16,768$17,230$17,706$18,195$69,898
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$14,538$14,937$15,347$15,768$60,589
Out-of-State$17,230$17,706$18,195$18,697$71,828
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$14,937$15,347$15,768$16,201$62,253
Out-of-State$17,706$18,195$18,697$19,213$73,810
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$15,347$15,768$16,201$16,646$63,962
Out-of-State$18,195$18,697$19,213$19,743$75,847

Total College Costs Including 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.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Eastern Illinois University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$28,305$29,007$29,728$30,466$117,506
Out-of-State$30,851$31,626$32,421$33,236$128,133
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$29,007$29,728$30,466$31,224$120,425
Out-of-State$31,626$32,421$33,236$34,071$131,353
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$29,728$30,466$31,224$32,000$123,418
Out-of-State$32,421$33,236$34,071$34,929$134,656
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$30,466$31,224$32,000$32,796$126,486
Out-of-State$33,236$34,071$34,929$35,808$138,043
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$31,224$32,000$32,796$33,612$129,632
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.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Eastern Illinois University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$18,062$18,764$19,485$20,223$76,534
Out-of-State$20,608$21,383$22,178$22,993$87,161
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$18,764$19,485$20,223$20,981$79,453
Out-of-State$21,383$22,178$22,993$23,828$90,381
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$19,485$20,223$20,981$21,757$82,446
Out-of-State$22,178$22,993$23,828$24,686$93,684
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$20,223$20,981$21,757$22,553$85,514
Out-of-State$22,993$23,828$24,686$25,565$97,071
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$20,981$21,757$22,553$23,369$88,660
Out-of-State$23,828$24,686$25,565$26,466$100,544

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Eastern Illinois University.
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Eastern Illinois University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$13,403$150$14,066$15,879$150 $14,066
Graduate$11,410 $150$14,066$22,695 $150$14,066
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