Colleges · Charleston
Colleges in Charleston, IL
Charleston is home to Eastern Illinois University, with about 7,499 students on campus. 1 more college is within 15 miles.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard & IPEDSCollege
1degree-granting, in Charleston
Students on campus
7,499fall enrollment, not counting online-only
Largest
Eastern Illinois University7,499 on campus
Most selective
Eastern Illinois Universityadmits 65% of applicants
Lowest net price
Eastern Illinois University$12,786 a year after aid
Every college
The college in Charleston
University or collegeCommunity collegeBigger dot = more students on campus
Net price is the average a year after grants for families on federal aid; earnings are the median 10 years after starting. Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS (Scorecard 06/10/2026 · IPEDS 2024 · fall 2023).
Within reach
Other colleges near Charleston
1 more college is within 30 miles of Charleston.
Straight-line distance from the center of Charleston. Degree-granting colleges with students on campus.