Western Illinois University
tuition & fees
$14,572
graduate tuition & fees
$13,683
acceptance rate
71%
Student Population
6,332
online students
1,607
Number of Programs
119
Financial Aid Amount
$12,943
Graduation Rate
45%
Western Illinois University is a Public, 4 years college located in Macomb, Illinois. Western Illinois ranked 40th in Illinois Colleges and 77th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 6,332 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 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 71.18% 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 | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455 |
| Phone | 309-298-1414 |
| WEB | www.wiu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.wiu.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | www.wiu.edu/admissions/apply_now/ |
| Financial Aid | www.wiu.edu/student_success/financial_aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.wiu.edu/student_success/financial_aid/netPriceCalculator.php |
| Veterans Tuition | www.wiu.edu/student_success/veterans/ |
| Athletic | www.wiu.edu/clery/gradrates.php |
| Disability Service | www.wiu.edu/student_success/disability_resources/ |
| 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 71.18% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.27%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71.18 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 10.27 % |
Tuition & Fees
Western Illinois's 2025 tuition & fees is $14,572 for Illinois residents and $14,572 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.46% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($14,085).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,683 for Illinois residents and $13,683 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 2.96% compared to the last year's rate.
| Illinois Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $14,572 | $14,572 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $13,683 | $13,683 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 6,332 students have enrolled at Western Illinois (2024-2025). Among them, 1,607 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Western Illinois has 4,525 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,807 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 6,332 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,525 |
| Graduate Students | 1,807 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,607 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Western Illinois offers 119 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 29 out of the 119 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 | 119 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 29 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |