Rankings

• Regional Universities Midwest: #54
• Top Public Schools: #14
• Best Value Schools: #44
• Nursing: #595
• Best Colleges for Veterans: #25
• Top Performers on Social Mobility: #16 Source

Mission And History

• Mission
• History
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Accreditations

• University: Eastern Illinois University
• Accrediting Organization: Higher Learning Commission
• Accreditation Granted Date: 1915-01-01
• Most Recent Reaffirmation Date: 2025-01-07
• Next Reaffirmation Due: 2034-01-01

Strategic Goals

• Critical Thinking: EIU graduates question, examine, evaluate, and respond to problems or arguments.
• Writing and Critical Reading: EIU graduates write critically and evaluate varied sources.
• Speaking and Listening: EIU graduates prepare, deliver, and critically evaluate presentations and other formal speaking activities.
• Quantitative Reasoning: EIU graduates produce, analyze, interpret, and evaluate quantitative material.
• Responsible Citizenship: EIU graduates make informed decisions based on knowledge of the physical and natural world and human history and culture.
• Full Plan

Resources And Documents

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• Peer Institution

Updated on 09/01/2025