About Public Health in Eastern Illinois University
The BS in Public Health provides students with two options: Community Health, and Emergency Management Disaster Preparedness. If you are interested in Health Administration, check out the B.S. in Health Administration program. All Public Health majors complete an 8-semester hour, 320-clock hour internship in a workplace setting appropriate to their career goals.
The Department of Public Health includes dedicated academic advising for all students; an internship coordinator who facilitates internship identification, placement, and supervision; and faculty with interdisciplinary training grounded in practical experience. Faculty facilitate student research and support student professional development with their personal time and resources. Students present their research at University, regional, and national conferences.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school
English language requirements
Eastern Illinois University Highlights
| Type of institution |
Public |
| Establishment Year |
1895 |
| Location |
Charleston, Illinois |
| Campus setting |
Urban |
| Total enrollment |
7,415 |
| The student to faculty ratio |
14:1 |
| Calendar |
Semester pattern |
| Acceptance rate |
55% |
| Financial aid |
Scholarship, grants, and loans |
Eastern Illinois University Annual Cost to Attend
| Fee |
Cost |
| Illinois Resident Tuition |
$9,060 |
| Books and Supplies |
$150 |
| Other Fees |
$2,929 |
| Room and Board |
$10,030 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,484 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$24,653 |
| Fee |
Cost |
| Out of State Resident Tuition |
$11,340 |
| Books and Supplies |
$150 |
| Other Fees |
$2,929 |
| Room and Board |
$10,030 |
| Budget for Other Expenses |
$2,484 |
| Total One Year Cost |
$26,933 |
