Western Illinois University

1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455

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https://www.wiu.edu/
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Main telephone 309-298-1414
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Public or private Public
Type of school University
Date founded 1899
Degrees offered Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Quad Cities; Peoria, IL; Springfield, IL
Campus size 1050 acres
County McDonough
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Number of full time, freshmen men 353
Number of full time, freshmen women 552
Total number of full time freshmen 905
Number of part time, freshmen men 6
Number of part time, freshmen women 9
Total number of part time freshmen 15
Total number of freshmen men 359
Total number of freshmen women 561
Total number of freshmen 920
Number of full time, undergraduate men 1,966
Number of full time, undergraduate women 2,608
Total number of full time undergraduates 4,574
Number of part time, undergraduate men 381
Number of part time, undergraduate women 439
Total number of part time undergraduates 820
Total number of undergraduate males 2,347
Total number of undergraduate females 3,047
Total number of undergraduate students 5,394
Total enrollment 5,394
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 1%
Black 20%
Hispanic 12%
White 58%
Race/ethnicity unknown 1%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 13%
Number of states and territories represented 44
Percentage of students from outside the US 2%
Number of countries represented 34
Percentage of students 25 or older 16%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition $9,801
Out-of-state tuition $9,801
Fees $3,047
Room and board (live on campus)* $1,630
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
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Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
School year financial aid data is from 2021-2022
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $17,238
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 65%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $2,913
Scholarship or grant $15,701
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $14,439
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 50%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $4,116
Scholarship or grant $11,732
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 807
Number of freshmen who received aid 700
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 3,061
Number of undergraduates who received aid 2,566
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 89%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $26,200
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Institution loans (from the school) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in academics Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in art Yes
School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements Yes
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... (Financial aid data are for the 2021-2022 academic year.)
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Admissions phone (local) 877-742-5948
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)
Open admissions policy applies to GPA and test optional
Number of male applicants 2,714
Number of male applicants accepted 1,824
Number of male applicants who enrolled 359
Number of female applicants 4,442
Number of female applicants accepted 3,363
Number of female applicants who enrolled 561
Total number of applicants 7,156
Total number of applicants accepted 5,187
Total number of applicants who enrolled 920
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Application fee $30
High school GPA Very important
Difficulty of high school courses Not considered
Standardized test scores Not considered
High school class rank Not considered
Recommendations Not considered
Application essay Not considered
Character/personal qualities Not considered
Interview Not considered
Talent or ability Not considered
Extracurricular activities Not considered
Level of applicant's interest Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Not considered
Related to a school graduate Not considered
First generation college student Not considered
Racial/ethnic group Not considered
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general Yes
College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject Yes
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) Yes
Age limit on courses to be transferred No limit
Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) 3.45
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 73%
Percentage in top 25% 34%
Percentage in top 10% 14%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 72%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 31%
Between four and five years 15%
Between five and six years 3%
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Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
Doctorate Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Semesters
Number of faculty on campus 505
Student faculty ratio 13:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 120 credit hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement Depends on major
Evenings Yes
On-line/distance learning Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Weekends Yes
Accelerated degree Yes
Double major Yes
Freshman honors college Yes
Graduate courses open to undergraduates Yes
Honors program Yes
Student-designed major Yes
3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available Yes
Engineering Master's at University of Iowa, University of Illinois
Other Arts and sciences/clinical laboratory science; general studies/chiropractic with Palmer College of Chiropractic
Domestic exchange available Yes
At these US schools or through this program Black Hawk Community College, Scott Community College, Clinton Community College, Muscatine Community College
Study abroad available Yes
Army ROTC Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
International Baccalaureate Yes
Internships Yes
Computers on campus for student use Yes (446)
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Computer network can be accessed from off campus Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name Leslie Malpass Library
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Yes
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Marching band Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
TV station Yes
National or local fraternities Yes
National or local sororities Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 242
Largest clubs and organizations on campus Student Government Association, Black Student Association, University Union Board, RockyTHON Dance Marathon, Inter Hall Council
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Percentage of students who live on campus 51%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
Housing availability for first year students Guaranteed
Housing options Co-ed, men only, women only
Housing is available for students with disabilities Yes
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
School owns or operates housing for Married graduate students, single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students First come, first served
Housing availability for married graduate students First come, first served
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English as a Second Language (ESL) program Yes
Remedial education courses Yes
Health clinic Yes
Legal services Yes
Low-cost health insurance Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Housing Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
Women's center Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation 75%
Went directly to graduate or professional school 26%
Was counseled by the career services office 30%
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes
Other career services Cover letter assistance, mock interviews, student employment assistance, major exploration
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Grad admissions contact person Mark Mossman
Grad admissions contact title Associate Provost and Director of Graduate Studies
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Grad admissions contact phone (local) 877-742-5948
Number of undergraduate men 2,347
Number of undergraduate women 3,047
Total number of undergraduate students 5,394
Total enrollment 5,394
Tuition year 2019-2020
In-state tuition* $7,962
Out-of-state tuition* $7,962
Fees $3,841
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year.)
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.