Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL

Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL

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Tuition & Fees

$16,728

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

43%

male

57%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,914
Declined 2,305
Total Received 9,219
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Public

5,309

undergraduate students

2,334

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1899, Western Illinois University is a public four-year university that is known for its programs in education, business, and the arts. It is located on a 1,050-acre residential campus in Macomb, Illinois—70 miles west of Peoria.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 7,643
Established in 1899
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

1,050-acre campus in Macomb (population: 17,559), 70 miles from Peoria; branch campus in Moline. Bus and train serve campus; major airport serves Peoria. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL
61455

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
43%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
89%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
11%
Top 1/4
35%
Top 1/2
73%
Bottom 1/2
27%
Bottom 1/4
6%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,914
Declined 2,305
Total Received 9,219

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 309 298-2446
F: 309 298-2353
financial-aid@wiu.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes
Swimming and diving yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

archery, badminton, baseball, bowling, canoeing/kayaking, cricket, disc golf, diving, equestrian sports, fencing, fishing, football, handball, ice hockey, karate, lacrosse, martial arts, paintball, roller hockey, rugby, running, soccer, strength competition, scuba diving, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, dance, disc golf, diving, equestrian sports, fencing, fitness, in-line skating, karate, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, running, scuba diving, soccer, softball, strength competition, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, canoeing/kayaking, dance, disc golf, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, golf, handball, pickleball, racquetball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Missouri Valley, Summit League

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Anthropology, General yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Behavioral Sciences yes
Bilingual and Multilingual Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business Statistics yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes yes
Chemistry, Other yes
Civil Engineering, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes yes
Community Organization and Advocacy yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Construction Management, General yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes yes
Dietetics/Dietitian yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Economics, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes yes
Fashion Merchandising yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Fire Services Administration yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
Geographic Information Science and Cartography yes yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production yes
Health Teacher Education yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes yes
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Information Technology yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Learning Sciences yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management yes
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes yes
Mechanical Engineering yes
Meteorology yes
Museology/Museum Studies yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Therapy/Therapist yes
Music, General yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General yes yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Public Health Education and Promotion yes
Reading Teacher Education yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
School Psychology yes
Social Work yes
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education yes
Sociology, General yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Statistics, General yes
Superintendency and Educational System Administration yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Visual and Performing Arts, Other yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Law Enforcement/justice Administration
  2. Biology
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

7,643

total students

89%

in-state

11%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

69%

5,309
students

Female
57%
3,029

Male
43%
2,280

31%

2,334
students

Female
55%
1,291

Male
45%
1,043

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

84%

4,469
students

Female
57%
2,559

Male
43%
1,910

16%

840
students

Female
56%
470

Male
44%
370

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
22%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
56%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 52
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Special orientation

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