Western Illinois University
tuition & fees
$14,406
graduate tuition & fees
$12,693
acceptance rate
72%
Student Population
7,455
online students
1,744
Number of Programs
128
Financial Aid Amount
$9,514
Graduation Rate
51%
Western Illinois University is a Public, 4 years college located in Macomb, Illinois. Western Illinois ranked 43rd in Illinois Colleges and 108th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 7,455 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Western Illinois's acceptance rate is 72.48% last year (undergraduate school).
Western Illinois University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Western Illinois University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information | |
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Address | 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455 |
Phone | 309-298-1414 |
WEB | www.wiu.edu/ |
Admission Information | |
Admission | www.wiu.edu/admissions/ |
Online Application | wiu.edu/admissions/apply_now/ |
Financial Aid | www.wiu.edu/student_services/financial_aid/ |
Net Price Calculator | www.wiu.edu/student_services/financial_aid/netPriceCalculator.php |
Veterans Tuition | www.wiu.edu/student_services/veterans/ |
Athletic | www.wiu.edu/clery/gradrates.php |
Disability Service | www.wiu.edu/student_services/disability_resource_center/ |
School Category | |
School Type | Public, 4 years |
Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Western Illinois University is 72.48% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.74%. The application fees are $30 for undergraduate programs and $30 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
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Acceptance Rate | 72.48 % |
Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 17.74 % |
Undergraduate Application Fees | $30 |
Graduate Application Fees | $30 |
Tuition & Fees
Western Illinois's 2023 tuition & fees is $13,297 for Illinois residents and $14,406 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 8.34% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($13,297).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $12,182 for Illinois residents and $12,693 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.19% compared to the last year's rate.
Illinois Residents | Out-of-State | |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $13,297 | $14,406 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,182 | $12,693 |
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 7,455 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. Among them, 1,744 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Western Illinois has 5,394 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,061 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students | 7,455 |
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Undergraduate Students | 5,394 |
Graduate Students | 2,061 |
Online Enrollment | 1,744 |
Degree Information and Campus Life
Western Illinois offers 128 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 27 out of the 128 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Western Illinois
Number of programs | 128 Programs |
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Number of online programs | 27 Programs |
Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
Remedial services | ✔ |
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Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
Employment services | ✔ |
Placement services for completers | ✔ |
On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
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ROTC | ✔ |
Study Abroad | ✔ |
Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
Teacher Certification | ✔ |