EIU 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$12,562

Cost of attendance at Eastern Illinois University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$14,930

Cost of attendance at Eastern Illinois University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Eastern Illinois University was $13,669. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at EIU

EIU net price calculator

$13,669

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Illinois and nationwide.

Illinois's average	$13,084
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of EIU for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,669	$118	$10,386	$9,800	$12,335	$17,528	$19,727
2021	$13,551	$595 (4%)	$11,015	$10,056	$12,675	$17,594	$20,021
2020	$14,146	$978 (7%)	$12,350	$11,316	$13,560	$19,147	$21,310
2019	$13,168	$939 (7%)	$12,082	$11,003	$12,516	$19,304	$19,889
2018	$14,107	$681 (5%)	$12,185	$10,898	$13,686	$19,453	$20,531
2017	$14,788	$761 (5%)	$12,559	$11,695	$14,967	$19,853	$20,673
2016	$15,549	$777 (5%)	$12,721	$12,287	$15,247	$20,753	$21,386
2015	$16,326	$393 (2%)	$13,458	$13,155	$16,855	$21,543	$21,360
2014	$15,933	--	$13,000	$12,635	$17,167	$20,944	$21,615

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Eastern Illinois University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$25,316	$662 (3%)	$12,562	$12,604	$150
2021	$24,654	$435 (2%)	$12,136	$12,368	$150
2020	$24,219	$296 (1%)	$11,989	$12,080	$150
2019	$23,923	$292 (1%)	$11,803	$11,970	$150
2018	$23,631	$288 (1%)	$11,678	$11,803	$150
2017	$23,343	$425 (2%)	$11,580	$11,613	$150
2016	$23,768	$972 (4%)	$11,312	$12,306	$150
2015	$24,740	$36	$11,108	$13,332	$300
2014	$24,776	$502 (2%)	$11,144	$13,332	$300
2013	$24,274	--	$10,930	$13,044	$300

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at EIU? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $10,548 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at EIU is $1,172 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: EIU estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $150.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, EIU estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,542

If living off-campus, with family: $3,372

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,542
How much is EIU application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $30.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: EIU offers the following payment plans: Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Eastern Illinois University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$312	$320
For out-of-state students	$381	$769

Housing and Meal

**EIU requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Eastern Illinois University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$10,548	99	4,304
2021	N/A	N/A	$10,262	99	4,259
2020	N/A	N/A	$10,030	99	5,385
2019	N/A	N/A	$9,882	99	5,385
2018	N/A	N/A	$9,736	15	5,385
2017	N/A	N/A	$9,546	15	5,385
2016	N/A	N/A	$9,546	15	5,425

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Eastern Illinois University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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