What division is Eastern Illinois?

Eastern Illinois competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the OVC.

What GPA do you need for Eastern Illinois?

The average GPA at Eastern Illinois is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Eastern Illinois?

Eastern Illinois has an enrollment of approximately 4,188 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Eastern Illinois?

Eastern Illinois has an acceptance rate of 65%.

How do I get recruited to play at Eastern Illinois?

To get recruited at Eastern Illinois, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Eastern Illinois's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Eastern Illinois

Charleston, ILFCSOVC

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

4,188

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

65%

Acceptance

47%

Graduation

72%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Eastern Illinois is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the OVC, located in Charleston, IL. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Eastern Illinois, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

47%

Acceptance

65%

Student:Faculty

14:1

Avg SAT

1,010

Retention

72%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$42,694

Coaching Staff45 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Eastern Illinois Athletics

Eastern Illinois is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Charleston, IL, competing in the OVC. With an enrollment of 4,188 students, Eastern Illinois offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Eastern Illinois with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Eastern Illinois is 3.2. The school maintains a 47% graduation rate.

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