Eastern Illinois University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #1898 United States of America #437

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Institution Info

Founded: 1895
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 8,626 students
Faculty: 1 235
Endowment: $103.8M
Website: http://www.eiu.edu/

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Eastern Illinois University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1895. It is a globally recognized institution. The university has approximately 8,626 students, an endowment of $103.8M.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #1898 · Ranked	67,83

Research Output via OpenAlex

145

h-index

138,174

Citations

9,831

Publications

2,630

i10-index

2,10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eastern Illinois University's global ranking?

Eastern Illinois University is ranked #1,898 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #437 position.

When was Eastern Illinois University founded?

Eastern Illinois University was founded in 1895, making it 131 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Eastern Illinois University?

Eastern Illinois University has a student body of approximately 8,626 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 6:1.

What is Eastern Illinois University's research output?

Eastern Illinois University has produced 9,831 research publications with 138,174 total citations and an h-index of 145, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Eastern Illinois University's endowment?

Eastern Illinois University has an endowment of approximately $103.8M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.