Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb IL 61455
(309) 295-1414
General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Remote
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
13,175 (10,735 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
80% / 20%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
51% / 49%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
81% / 19%
- In-State / Out-of-State
96% / 4%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$8,958
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$12,347
- Room & Board$7,642
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
63%
- Average Financial Aid Package$6,643
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants8,164
- Students Admitted
5,528
(68%)
- Students Enrolled1,816
(22%)
- Average High School GPA3.01
- Students in top 10% of HS Class6%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-23
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Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences
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Agriculture, General
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
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African-American/Black Studies
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Women's Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Construction Management
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Finance, General
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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Logistics and Materials Management
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Journalism
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Radio and Television
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Communications technologies/technicians and support services
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Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
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Education
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Bilingual and Multilingual Education
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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Educational/Instructional Media Design
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Health Teacher Education
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Reading Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Superintendency and Educational System Administration
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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Manufacturing Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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French Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Communication Disorders, General
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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History
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History, General
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Gerontology
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Meteorology
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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School Psychology
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Public administration and social service professions
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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Social Work
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
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Social sciences
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Economics, General
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Geography
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music, General
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Visual and Performing Arts, Other
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants8,164
- Students Admitted
5,528
(68%)
- Students Enrolled1,816
(22%)
- Average High School GPA3.01
- Students in top 10% of HS Class6%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class22%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class54%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
N/A
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
19-23
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$30
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$8,958
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$12,347
- Room & Board$7,642
- Books & SuppliesN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-State$226
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-State$339
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid63%
- Average Financial Aid Package$6,643
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants23%$4,272
- Pell Grants21%$2,925
- Other Federal Grants18%$1,990
- State & Local Grants26%$4,488
- Institutional Grants27%$3,464
- Federal Loans57%$3,760
- Non-Federal Loans8%$9,345
Questions, Answers and Advice
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