Outcomes at EIU
Graduation Rate
47.36%
Transfer-out Rate
28.89%
Retention Rate
72.00%
The graduation rate at Eastern Illinois University is 47.36% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. 377 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 796 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 45.60%.
The transfer-out rate is 28.89% that is lower (small number of students transferred-out) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The retention rate (full-time students) is 72% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Eastern Illinois University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Eastern Illinois University. 377 students have completed and 230 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 16 students still enrolled and 173 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 796 | 796 |
| Completers | 377 (47.36%) | 377 |
| Transfer-out | 230 (28.89%) | 230 |
| Still Enrolled | 16 (2.01%) | 16 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 173 (21.73%) | 173 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 211 students have completed in 4 years and additional 137 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 211 (26.51%) |
58 (18.77%) |
153 (31.42%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 137 (17.21%) |
49 (15.86%) |
88 (18.07%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 29 (3.64%) |
13 (4.21%) |
16 (3.29%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 47.36% (377/796) | 38.83% (120/309) | 52.77% (257/487) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33.33% (1/3) | - (0/0) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Asian | 55.56% (5/9) | 50.00% (2/4) | 60.00% (3/5) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 31.66% (82/259) | 22.94% (25/109) | 38.00% (57/150) |
| Hispanic | 50.00% (41/82) | 30.00% (9/30) | 61.54% (32/52) |
| White | 58.27% (222/381) | 53.28% (73/137) | 61.07% (149/244) |
| Two or More Race | 27.59% (8/29) | 30.00% (3/10) | 26.32% (5/19) |
| Unknown | 75.00% (12/16) | 66.67% (6/9) | 85.71% (6/7) |