Important Information
- Total undergraduate enrollment：6,012
- Degree-seeking student gender distribution：41:59
- International students：2.4%
General Housing Information
Housing available to students
Yes
Campus housing available for all unmarried students regardless of year
Yes
School provides assistance in finding off-campus housing if on-campus housing is not available
No
Students required to live in school-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing
Freshmen
Yes
Sophomores
No
Juniors
No
Seniors
No
Students on campus during weekends (on average)
58%
Students living on- and off-campus
Students who live off-campus 70%
Students who live in college-owned, operated or affiliated housing 30%
Types of campus housing available
coed dorms
53%
women's dorms
21%
men's dorms
6%
sorority housing
6%
fraternity housing
1%
apartments for married students
2%
apartment for single students
11%
Residence Hall Information
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing buildings
41
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing units wired for high-speed Internet access
100%
Residence hall breakdown
Double units
79%
Apartments
11%
Triple units/suites
5%
Single units
5%
Residence Information for Specific Groups
Special housing for international students available
N/A
Disabled-student housing available
N/A
Enrollment
Total enrollment
7,526
Total undergraduate enrollment
6,012
Total graduate enrollment
1,514
Full-time degree-seeking students
4,088
Part-time degree-seeking students
543
Non-degree-seeking students
23%
Students 25 and older
15%
Average age of full-time students
21
Average age of all undergraduates
23
In-state students
93%
Out-of-state students
7%
Undergraduates who are first generation
34%
Region from which most U.S. students come
East North Central (92%)
International students
2.4%
Number of countries represented by international students
36
Countries most represented by international students
South Korea
14%
China
13%
Spain
8%
Canada
6%
India
4%
United Kingdom
3%
Degree-seeking student gender distribution
Degree-seeking women 59%
Degree-seeking men 41%
Degree-seeking student diversity
White
61%
Black
21%
Hispanic
8%
Two or more races
3%
International
2%
Unknown
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Religious breakdown
N/A
Enrolled students who are veterans or active service members
2.1%
Contact Information
Athletic director
Tom Michael
Athletic director phone number
(217) 581-6014
Athletic director email
mailto:trmichael@eiu.edu
Athletic director/department website
http://www.eiupanthers.com/
NCAA/NAIA Intercollegiate Varsity Sports
Collegiate athletic association
NCAA I
Collegiate athletic conference
Ohio Valley Conference
Scholarship Sports
Sports
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Women's
Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross country
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and field (indoor)
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Track and field (outdoor)
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Volleyball
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Nonscholarship Sports
Sports
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Women's
Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross country
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and field (indoor)
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Track and field (outdoor)
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Volleyball
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Club Sports (intercollegiate)
Sports
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Women's
Badminton
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Baseball
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Equestrian
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Ice hockey
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Racquetball
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Rugby
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Soccer
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Softball
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Ultimate frisbee
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Intramural/recreational sports
Sports
?
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?
Women's
Badminton
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Football (lightweight)
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Racquetball
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Volleyball
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Student Clubs & Organizations
Registered clubs and organizations
206
Student activities
Choral groups
Musical theater
Concert band
Television station
Jazz band
Pep band
Drama/theater
Dance
Symphony orchestra
Radio station
Literary magazine
Student government
Campus ministries
Student newspaper
International student organization
Yearbook
Music ensembles
Marching band
Honor societies
ALPHA KAPPA DELTA
Alpha Psi Omega
Beta Alpha Psi
Beta Gamma Sigma
Beta Psi Chapter of Kappa Delta Pi
Chi Sigma Iota
Delta Alpha Pi-Gamma Psi Chapter
Delta Sigma Pi
Eta Sigma Gamma
Kappa Kappa Psi
Lambda Pi Eta
Mortar Board
National Residence Hall Honorary
Order of Omega
Phi Alpha Eta
Phi Sigma Pi
Pi Omega Pi
Sigma Delta Pi
Sigma Rho Epsilon
Sigma Tau Delta
Religious organizations
Acts-Apostolic Christians in Todays Society
Baptist Collegiate Ministries/Campus Outreach
Christian Campus Fellowship
Cru (Campus Crusade for Christ)
Immanuel Lutheran Campus Ministry
Muslim Student Association
Newman Catholic Center
LDSSA
Wesley Foundation
Elogeme Adolphi Christian Sorority
Campus Young Life
Orthodox Christian Fellowship at Eastern Illinois University
Unity Gospel Choir
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Minority and international student organizations
EIU FEM
Black Student Union
EIU Pride
Asian American Association
EIU Indian Student Association
National Association of Colored Womens Clubs Women Improving Lives Chapter
Chinese Student and Scholar Association
Japanese Culture Club
Latin American Student Organization
African Student Association
African American Achievers
Association of International Students (AIS)
Other organizations
Student Dietetic Association
Delta Phi Delta Dance Fraternity
Political Science Association of Eastern Illinois University
Kappa Alpha Psi
Student Accounting Society
Environmental Biology Club
Sigma Phi Epsilon
Rhythm & X-tacy Dance Team
EIU College Democrats
Ultimate Frisbee Club of Eastern Illinois University
University Board
EIU History Club
Student Event Planners Association
Beta Beta Beta
EIU Meditation Club
Residence Hall Association
Phi Kappa Theta
Golden Key International Honour Society
Student Association for Recreation
Korean Student Association of EIU (KSA)
EIU Spirituality Club
Student Association of School Psychologists at Eastern Illinois University
Cause for Paws
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Philosophy Club
Student EIU Athletic Training Club
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Bridging Voices In Our Community Bullying Prevention Mentors
Incorporated
Alpha Epsilon Delta (Pre Health Professional Society)
Biological Sciences Graduate Student Association
Eastern Student Parent Association (E-SPA)
Society of Physics Students
Sigma Alpha Epsilon National Fraternity
Financial Management Association
Matter of Fact
Graduate Association of Clinical Psychology
COSPA
Best Buddies
Cricket Club
Kinesiology and Sports Studies Club
Cloud Appreciation Club
Untold Truth
Kappa Omicron Nu Honor Society
Student Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (SAFCS)
Earth Wise
Delta Zeta
EIU Mindfulness Club
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
American Red Cross Blood Drive Comm
Student Government
Education Scholars
Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering
Lunchbox Voodoo
EIU Entrepreneurship Club
Student Veterans of Eastern
Sport Management Club
EIU Professional Psychology Club
Leadership and Excellence Club
EIU Student Reading Council
Criminal Justice Club
AGES- All Generations Engaged in Service
Informal and Supportive)
Panther Media Communications
Student Chapter of the National Science Teachers Association
Art Association
Merchandising and Apparel Design Association
Psi Chi
Couture Models
Golden Apple Scholars at EIU
EIU Geoscience Club
Sociology-Anthropology Club
Astronomy Club
Idiotic Jive Chapter 2 Dance Team
Delta Delta Delta
Eastern Illinois University Line Dancing
Pre-Law Society of EIU
Pi Kappa Alpha
Stevenson Hall Council
Aviation Club
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
Association of Honors Students
SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA
EIU Raquetball Club
Club Baseball
Panhellenic Council
German Club at EIU
Society for Collegiate Journalists
Sigma Kappa Sorority
French Club
Alpha Psi Lambda
American Marketing Association
SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY INC.
The Gamers' Guild
Botany Club
Blue Room Magazine
Club Softball
Alpha Phi Omega Delta Psi Chapter
Tau Beta Sigma
Herpetology Club
Construction Club
Up til Dawn
Habitat for Humanity
Physical Therapy Club
Alternative Television and Film Club
Interfraternity Council (IFC)
Hello Dali!
ECOEIU
Math Energy at EIU
English Graduate Student Organization (EGSO)
EIU Percussion Club
National Pan-Hellenic Council
EIU Men's Rugby Club
The Game of Thrones Club
Biology Ambassadors
Soccer Club of Eastern Illinois University
EIU Chess Club
Alpha Sigma Tau
Student Investment Society
IEA/NEA Student Education Assoc
English Club
Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC)
Japanese Animation Society
The Agency
American Chemical Society Student Affiliates
IMPACT
Spanish Club
EIU Tennis Club
OASIS (Organization of Adult Students
Human Services and Community Leadership Ambassadors
Kappa Delta Sorority
MBA Association of EIU
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Sustainability Club
Black Graduate Student Association
EIU Hockey Club
Blue Crew
EIU Dancers
Public Relations Student Society of America: Daniel Thornburgh Chapter
EIU Progressives
EIU Secular Student Alliance
Disney College Program Alumni Assoc
Student Association for the Education of Young Children
N.A.A.C.P.
GLAM Modeling
Harry Potter Club
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Greek Life
Number of fraternities
11
Fraternities with chapter houses
5
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Independent 84%
In fraternity 16%
Number of sororities
12
Sororities with chapter houses
11
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Independent 86%
In sorority 14%
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
Air Force ROTC
Not offered
Army ROTC
Offered on campus
Navy ROTC
Not offered
Events
Popular Campus Events
Family Weekend/Family Fun Night
Homecoming Week
Prowl Weekend/Back-to-School
Panther Service Day
Pantherstock Spring Fling
PantherPalooza
Celebration: A Festival of the Arts
Publications
Student Publication(s)
The Daily Eastern News (DEN)
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- Intramural/recreational sports
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Clubs & Organizations
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