by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Eastern Illinois University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Eastern Illinois University stood at $13,679 a year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $16,217. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
The fees portion of those totals totaled $3,529 in-state and $3,529 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,150 | $12,688 |
| Fees | $3,529 | $3,529 |
| Total | $13,679 | $16,217 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Eastern Illinois University charge if you go part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Eastern Illinois University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Eastern Illinois University sits close to the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. See the Eastern Illinois University Financial Aid page for specifics.
Below is how tuition at Eastern Illinois University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,472 | $11,840 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,709 | $12,136 |
| One Year Ago | $9,903 | $12,379 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,150 | $12,688 |
This chart shows the way tuition at EIU has moved over recent reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 2.5%. Projecting that pace ahead one year puts tuition + fees around $16,621 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.89%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $14,073. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 2.80%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $16,670.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $14,073 | $16,670 |
| In 2 Years | $14,479 | $17,136 |
| In 3 Years | $14,896 | $17,615 |
| In 4 Years | $15,325 | $18,107 |
| In 5 Years | $15,767 | $18,613 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $69,528, or close to $58,773 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Eastern Illinois University, go to the Eastern Illinois University Financial Aid page.
