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Western Illinois University

Acceptance Rate 75.00 %
Tuition & Fees $14,952
($13,661)
Student Population 7,643
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,341
Graduation Rate 47 %

Academic Overview

Western Illinois University Campus, Macomb, IL
Western Illinois University is a public, four-years institute located in Macomb, Illinois. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $13,661 for Illinois residents and $14,952 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $12,693 for Illinois residents and $13,290 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 7,643 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 75.00% and the graduation rate is 47% last year.
The salary after graduation from Western Illinois University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $47,500. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Western Illinois's tuition & fees is $13,661 for Illinois residents and $14,952 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $12,693 for in-state students and $13,290 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$13,661$14,952
Graduate$12,693$13,290
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Western Illinois. The acceptance rate of Western Illinois is 75.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.53%. The average graduation rate is 47% and the transfer-out rate is 30%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,341 and 97% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 7,643 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Western Illinois University is 75.00 %.
Acceptance Rate
75.00%
Graduation Rate for Western Illinois University is 47 %
Graduation Rate
47%
Transfer-out Rate for Western Illinois University is 30 %
Transfer-out Rate
30%
Retention Rate for Western Illinois University is 67 %
Retention Rate
67%
Student Population for Western Illinois University is 7,643
Student Population
7,643
Student to Faculty Ratio for Western Illinois University is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,341 at Western Illinois University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,341

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455
Phone309-298-1414
WEBwww.wiu.edu/
Admissionwww.wiu.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.wiu.edu/admissions/apply_now/
Financial Aidwww.wiu.edu/student_success/financial_aid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.wiu.edu/student_success/financial_aid/netPriceCalculator.php
Veterans Tuitionwww.wiu.edu/student_success/veterans/
Athleticwww.wiu.edu/clery/gradrates.php
Disability Servicewww.wiu.edu/student_success/disability_resources/

Offered Degrees

Western Illinois offers 126 major programs through online and on-site education where 32 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's7015
Master's4311
Doctorate (Research)20
Post-Bachelor's Certificate116

Special Learning Opportunities

Western Illinois University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:3,083)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,072)

Veterans Benefits

Western Illinois University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges