Eastern Illinois University: what international applicants need

What are Eastern Illinois University's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Eastern Illinois University admits on a rolling basis for 2026–27: there's no single deadline, and it answers applications as they come in, so applying early is safer.

What is Eastern Illinois University's acceptance rate?

65.3% for students who started in fall 2024: Eastern Illinois University admitted 8,194 of its 12,539 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Eastern Illinois University require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. Eastern Illinois University is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.

What SAT score do you need for Eastern Illinois University?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 420–530 in Math and 460–560 in Reading and Writing (3% of them sent SAT scores).

• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Eastern Illinois University's application fee for international students?

Eastern Illinois University charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Eastern Illinois University accept?

Eastern Illinois University doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Eastern Illinois University require?

Eastern Illinois University doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Eastern Illinois University require the Common App personal essay?

No. Eastern Illinois University doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does Eastern Illinois University have?

107 of Eastern Illinois University's 6,785 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Eastern Illinois University cost for international students?

Eastern Illinois University is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $16,217 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $13,679). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $12,282. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $30,593 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source