Paying for Eastern Illinois University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$13,124 2.46%	$15,566 1.91%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$11,410 4.28%	$22,695 4.54%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Eastern Illinois University (EIU) are $13,124 for Illinois residents and $15,566 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 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 65.80% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,097 for Illinois residents and $19,539 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

EIU's 4-year tuition is $55,547 for Illinois residents and $65,948 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $115,659 for Illinois residents and $126,060 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 $13,124 for Illinois residents and $15,566 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.46% for Illinois residents and increased by 1.91% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of EIU is $13,447 for Illinois residents and $15,864 for out-of-state students, a 1.9% 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	$13,124	$15,566	$14,066
Change % 2023-2024	2.46%	1.91%	3.84%
2024-2025	$13,447	$15,864	$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 ($10,292) 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 $326 for Illinois residents and $400 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $336 for Illinois residents and $806 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$320	$389
	2023-2024	$326	$400
	2024-2025	$332	$411
Graduate	2022-2023	$320	$769
	2023-2024	$336	$806
	2024-2025	$353	$845

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 $27,340 for state residents and $29,782 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,644 for state residents and $29,086 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At EIU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$13,124
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$15,566
Room & Board	$11,298	$10,602
Personal Expenses	$2,768	$2,768
Books & Supplies	$150
COA (In-State)	$27,340	$26,644
COA (Out-of-State)	$29,782	$29,086

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 $55,547 for Illinois residents and $65,948 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	$13,422	$13,727	$14,039	$14,358	$55,547
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$15,926	$16,294	$16,671	$17,057	$65,948
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$13,727	$14,039	$14,358	$14,685	$56,809
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$16,294	$16,671	$17,057	$17,451	$67,473
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$14,039	$14,358	$14,685	$15,018	$58,100
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$16,671	$17,057	$17,451	$17,855	$69,034
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$14,358	$14,685	$15,018	$15,360	$59,421
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$17,057	$17,451	$17,855	$18,268	$70,630
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$14,685	$15,018	$15,360	$15,709	$60,771
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$17,451	$17,855	$18,268	$18,690	$72,264

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 $115,659 for Illinois residents and $126,060 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	$27,956	$28,585	$29,229	$29,888	$115,659
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$30,460	$31,152	$31,861	$32,586	$126,060
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$28,585	$29,229	$29,888	$30,561	$118,264
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$31,152	$31,861	$32,586	$33,328	$128,928
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$29,229	$29,888	$30,561	$31,250	$120,929
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$31,861	$32,586	$33,328	$34,087	$131,862
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,888	$30,561	$31,250	$31,954	$123,654
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$32,586	$33,328	$34,087	$34,863	$134,864
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,561	$31,250	$31,954	$32,675	$126,441
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$33,328	$34,087	$34,863	$35,656	$137,933

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 $74,687 for Illinois residents and $85,088 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	$17,713	$18,342	$18,986	$19,645	$74,687
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$20,217	$20,909	$21,618	$22,343	$85,088
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$18,342	$18,986	$19,645	$20,318	$77,292
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$20,909	$21,618	$22,343	$23,085	$87,956
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,986	$19,645	$20,318	$21,007	$79,957
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$21,618	$22,343	$23,085	$23,844	$90,890
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$19,645	$20,318	$21,007	$21,711	$82,682
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$22,343	$23,085	$23,844	$24,620	$93,892
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$20,318	$21,007	$21,711	$22,432	$85,469
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$23,085	$23,844	$24,620	$25,413	$96,961

	In-State	Out-of-State
Eastern Illinois University	$13,124	$15,566
Southeast Missouri State University	$9,495	$9,495
The University of Tennessee-Martin	$10,194	$16,234
Tennessee State University	$8,568	$22,284
Belmont University	$41,320
Tennessee Technological University	$10,084	$20,116