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Western Illinois University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Illinois

Western Illinois University

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
Reported admit rate
71.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹14,33,778Out-of-state
Students
4,410Undergraduates
Students per teacher
12Student to faculty

About

Western Illinois University (WIU) is a public university in Macomb, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1899 as Western Illinois State Normal School. As the normal school grew, it became Western Illinois State Teachers College. Once Western Illinois started offering graduate degrees, it again changed its name to Western Illinois State College. Western Illinois has an additional campus in Moline.

Admissions planning estimate

71.2% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 36.2%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 74.96%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 75% (6,356/8,479; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

71 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 8,476
Offered a place 6,353
Enrolled 968

15.2% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite860-1140
4001600
ACT composite17-26
136

What a year costs

₹26,09,807 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹14,33,778
  • Housing₹10,63,310
  • Books & supplies₹1,12,718
Sticker price ₹26,09,807
After aid (average) ₹12,15,198

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹14,33,778
Out-of-state ₹14,33,778

Average aid awarded: ₹13,88,503 a year.

Outcomes and support

61.4%
Retention
45.2%
Graduation
54%
Get financial aid
8%
From out of state

One teacher for every 12 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 57.9%
African American 18.7%
Hispanic 11.9%
Multiracial 3.5%
Unknown 2%
Asian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%
Native American 0.1%

4 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Post-master's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agriculture, Generalbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorologybachelor
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Educationbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Otherbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Construction Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Researchbachelor
Educational/Instructional Media Designbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Fire Protectionbachelor
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Servicesbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Graphic Communicationsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Otherbachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Generalbachelor
Musicbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Otherbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate71.18%
Total Applicants8476
Admitted Applicants6353
Enrolled Applicants968
Application Fee₹2,818
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %860
SAT Composite 75th %1140
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹14,33,778
Out-of-State Tuition₹14,33,778
Average Housing Cost₹10,63,310
Books & Supplies₹1,12,718
Average Net Price₹12,15,198
Students Receiving Aid54%
Average Aid Awarded₹13,88,503
Out-of-State Students8%

Student Body Diversity

African American18.66%
Asian1.29%
Hispanic11.93%
White57.85%
Multiracial3.54%
Native American0.09%
Pacific Islander0.16%
International4.49%
Unknown Race2%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate45.22%
Retention Rate61.37%
Student/Faculty Ratio12:1
Total Undergraduates4410

Contact

Street Address1 University Cir
ZIP Code61455
Phone(309) 298-3157
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/