Eastern Illinois University
Former names | Eastern Illinois State Normal School (1899–1921) Eastern Illinois State Teachers College (1921–1947) Eastern Illinois State College (1947–1957) |
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| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1895 |
| Endowment | $139.9 million (2025) |
| President | Jay Gatrell |
| Provost | Holly Farley (Acting) |
| Students | 8,107 (fall 2025) |
| Undergraduates | 6,731 (fall 2025) |
| Postgraduates | 1,376 (fall 2025) |
| Location | , U.S. 39°29′4″N 88°10′31″W / 39.48444°N 88.17528°W |
| Campus | College town, 320 acres (129.5 ha) |
| Newspaper | The Daily Eastern News |
| Colors | Blue and grey |
| Nickname | Panthers |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I FCS — Ohio Valley Conference |
| Mascot | Billy the Panther |
| Website | www |
Eastern Illinois University (EIU, Eastern) is a comprehensive public university in Charleston, Illinois, United States. Established in 1895, EIU offers a broad range of curricula leading to bachelor's and master's degrees within its four Colleges (Arts and Sciences, Business and Technology, Education, and Health & Human Services).