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Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University is a medium, public institution located in Macomb, il. Founded in 1899, Western Illinois University offers undergraduate degrees in 124 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

5,025 undergraduates

$14,085 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Western Illinois University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 75.0%

SAT score average N/A

ACT score average N/A

Average high school GPA 3.48

Application fee $30

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Western Illinois University is known for one of its top majors: Criminal Justice and Corrections. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

14 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Law and Legal Studies

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Agriculture, Food, and Animal Sciences

Business and Management

Social Sciences and Psychology

Education and Teaching

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Agriculture, General

Communication and Media Studies

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Psychology, General

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $14,085

Additional expenses

Room & board $10,920

Books & supplies $1,200

Other expenses $1,776

Cost of attendance* $27,981

Average financial aid package N/A

Average net price $27,981 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $14,085

Additional expenses

Room & board $10,920

Books & supplies $1,200

Other expenses $1,776

Cost of attendance* $27,981

Average financial aid package N/A

Average net price $27,981 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Western Illinois University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,025, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

7,073

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

54%

African American %

16%

Hispanic American %

10%

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

16%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Western Illinois University, students love their Student Government Association, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455

3092981414

www.wiu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Black student association

University union board

Rockython dance marathon

Inter hall council

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Western Illinois University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Western Illinois University?

Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Western Illinois University?

The acceptance rate for Western Illinois University is 75%.

What’s the average GPA for Western Illinois University?

The average high school GPA for Western Illinois University students was 3.48.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Western Illinois University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Western Illinois University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $111,924.

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