Outcomes at Western Illinois
Graduation Rate
45.22%
Transfer-out Rate
30.54%
Retention Rate
61.00%
The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is 45.22% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. 416 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 920 candidates.
Compared to similar schools in college ranking, its graduation rate is average where the average graduation rate of the schools is 44.80%.
The transfer-out rate is 30.54% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois. The retention rate (full-time students) is 61% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Illinois.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Western Illinois University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Western Illinois University. 416 students have completed and 281 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 16 students still enrolled and 207 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 920 | 920 |
| Completers | 416 (45.22%) | 416 |
| Transfer-out | 281 (30.54%) | 281 |
| Still Enrolled | 16 (1.74%) | 16 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 207 (22.50%) | 207 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 281 students have completed in 4 years and additional 107 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 281 (30.54%) |
123 (28.15%) |
158 (32.71%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 107 (11.63%) |
48 (10.98%) |
59 (12.22%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 28 (3.04%) |
14 (3.20%) |
14 (2.90%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 45.22% (416/920) | 42.33% (185/437) | 47.83% (231/483) |
| Asian | 50.00% (6/12) | 28.57% (2/7) | 80.00% (4/5) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 26.01% (77/296) | 15.79% (18/114) | 32.42% (59/182) |
| Hispanic | 42.65% (58/136) | 40.96% (34/83) | 45.28% (24/53) |
| White | 60.14% (249/414) | 57.21% (119/208) | 63.11% (130/206) |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 50.00% (1/2) | - (0/0) | 50.00% (1/2) |
| Two or More Race | 28.13% (9/32) | 35.71% (5/14) | 22.22% (4/18) |
| Unknown | 50.00% (9/18) | 50.00% (4/8) | 50.00% (5/10) |