ROTC at Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL · public
Cross-town & partner options
Eastern Illinois University students can also reach these branches by commuting to a partner school's unit.
Army ROTCCross-town · 44.1 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Army ROTCCross-town · 168.2 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at University of Chicago.
Army ROTCCross-town · 179.5 miCross-enroll students take Military Science courses at Northwestern University.
Air Force/Space Force ROTCCross-town · 44.1 miCross-enroll students take Aerospace Studies courses at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 880–1,090 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
Most recent College Scorecard figures. ROTC scholarship boards weigh academics separately from the school's own admission decision.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $13,679 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,217 |
| Average net price | $12,786 |
| Yellow Ribbon participating | YesMax contribution $12,000 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 47% |
ROTC scholarships at Eastern Illinois University stack with most institutional aid and the GI Bill where Yellow Ribbon applies. Confirm packaging with your unit and the financial aid office.
Academic programs
Eastern Illinois University enrolls 4,188 undergraduates across the catalog. ROTC cadets pursue degrees in any major; some scholarships and commissioning options carry preferred fields.
Veteran & military student support
Contact & location
- Official site
eiu.edu
- Admissions
eiu.edu
- Apply
eiu.edu
- Financial aid
eiu.edu
- Net price calculator
Estimate your cost before ROTC money is applied
- Veteran & military services
Campus office for GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon, and military students
Location: Charleston, IL 61920
IPEDS UNITID: 144892
Not affiliated with or endorsed by the U.S. Department of Defense or any branch of the U.S. military.