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Eastern Illinois University Men's Football

Welcome to the Eastern Illinois University men's football recruiting profile. Eastern Illinois competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Ohio Valley Conference from Charleston, Illinois. Led by head coach Chris Wilkerson, Eastern Illinois University pairs a 65% acceptance rate with a 47% graduation rate and a $13,787 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
117
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Ohio Valley Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
10,734
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
65%
State
Illinois
City
Charleston
Address
600 Lincoln Avenue

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 32% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Kyle Derickson
Football (follow At @eiu_fb) Associate Head Coach / Offensive Coordinator & Quarterbacks
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Andrew Strobel
Football (follow At @eiu_fb) Assistant Coach / Defensive Coordinator & Safeties
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Mason Keeler
Football (follow At @eiu_fb) Assistant Coach / Tight Ends & Special Teams Coordinator
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Mike McClanathan
Football (follow At @eiu_fb) Assistant Coach / Offensive Line
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Rodman Noel
Football (follow At @eiu_fb) Assistant Coach / Linebackers
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Shaun Wick
Football (follow At @eiu_fb) Assistant Coach / Running Backs & Recruiting Coordinator
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Tino Smith II
Football (follow At @eiu_fb) Assistant Coach / Wide Receivers
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Trejon Lewis
Football (follow At @eiu_fb) Assistant Coach / Assistant Defensive Line
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 32% of D1 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
72%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
47%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$42,694
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$51,989
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 84% of D1 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$9,848
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$12,330
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$13,787
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 17% of D1 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$5,009,541
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$758,726
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (217) 581-5000

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