Western Illinois University (WIU)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,083
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	72%
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	51%

Located in Macomb, Illinois, WIU is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Western Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, WIU emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 72% at WIU suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

72.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$13,669

Cost of attendance at Western Illinois University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

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Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,669

Cost of attendance at Western Illinois University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Western Illinois University received on average $13,937 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,937

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	547	52%	$5,122	$2,801,504
Other Federal Grant	717	68%	$5,409	$3,878,082
State Grant/Scholarships	570	54%	$5,081	$2,896,418
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	985	94%	$7,173	$7,065,285
Total Grant & Scholarships	993	94%	$13,937	$13,839,785

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Western Illinois University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Western Illinois University students is 50.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 50.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.9%.

50.9%

asian 64.3% 9 students
African American 34.9% 160 students
white 60.8% 444 students
unknown 43.8% 7 students
hispanic 52.0% 116 students
International Students 25.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 25 students

Sport Conferences

Football Missouri Valley Conference
Baseball The Summit League
Basketball The Summit League
Track and Cross Country The Summit League

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Western Illinois University provides the following additional services to its students

On-campus day care for students' children
Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Western Illinois University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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