ROTC at Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL · public
Yes — Eastern Illinois University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
ROTC programs hosted on campus
Eastern Illinois University hosts 1 ROTC program on its own campus. Open a program to see its full profile, scholarships, and partner schools.
Cross-town & partner options
Eastern Illinois University students commission through the on-campus program above.
ROTC outcomes
Students at Eastern Illinois University in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.
- About 9.5 officers commissioned per year, all services
- About 31 students start ROTC here each year
Officers commissioned, by group
- Men83%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Students starting ROTC, by group
- Women34%
- Men66%
- White47%
- Black21%
- Other or unknown21%
Groups under 5 people a year are not shown.
Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.
Admissions
| Admission rate | 65% |
|---|---|
| SAT range (25th–75th) | 880–1,090 |
| ACT range (25th–75th) | 23–30 |
| Test policy | Test-optional |
These are the most recent College Scorecard figures. The school decides admission. An ROTC scholarship board judges your academics on its own, in a separate process.
Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)
| In-state tuition | $13,679 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $16,217 |
| Average net price | $12,786 |
| 6-year graduation rate | 47% |
Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Eastern Illinois University. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.
Academic programs
Eastern Illinois University has 4,188 undergraduates. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.
Yellow Ribbon & veteran support
Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.
Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Eastern Illinois University.
Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.
ROTC at Eastern Illinois University: FAQ
Does Eastern Illinois University have ROTC?
Yes — Eastern Illinois University hosts Army ROTC on campus.
Which ROTC branches can Eastern Illinois University students join?
Army ROTC (on campus, Eastern Illinois University Army ROTC).
Is ROTC at Eastern Illinois University on campus or cross-town?
Army ROTC is on campus: the unit is based at Eastern Illinois University.
School links and location
These links belong to Eastern Illinois University. To ask about an ROTC program, open that program above and use the unit's own contact details. ROTCScholar is not the school and not the unit.
- 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
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