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Western Illinois University Trade Programs

Western Illinois University is a public institution located in Macomb, IL. A Remote Town provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is Western Illinois University?

Contact information for Western Illinois University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455
Phone:	3092981414
Website:	www.wiu.edu/
Admissions:	www.wiu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.wiu.edu/student_success/financial_aid/

How Do I Get Into Western Illinois University?

You can apply to Western Illinois University online at: www.wiu.edu/admissions/apply_now/

Western Illinois University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Western Illinois University

These are the things Western Illinois University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Western Illinois University?

Western Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 71%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Western Illinois University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,475	2,333	67%
Women	5,199	3,841	74%

Can I Afford Western Illinois University?

The average net price after aid at Western Illinois University is $11,592. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,662
In-State Fees	$4,910
Out-of-State Tuition	$9,662
Out-of-State Fees	$4,910
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$14,572
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$14,572

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at Western Illinois University receive some form of financial aid (951 students).

Approximately 62% of students at Western Illinois University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,943 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,772.

Student Loan Debt

32% of Western Illinois University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,305 per year.

Western Illinois University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,803 students enrolled at Western Illinois University, all undergraduate. Western Illinois University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,939 undergraduate students at Western Illinois University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western Illinois University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	69
Black or African American	903
Hispanic	582
White	2,879
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	9
Two or More Races	172
Non-Resident	217

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Western Illinois University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	544
Iowa	27
Missouri	11
Wisconsin	9
Michigan	5

Additionally, approximately 4.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

2,346 undergraduate students at Western Illinois University took at least one online class — of those, 973 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Western Illinois University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.