Overview
Enrollment
Located in Macomb, Illinois, Western Illinois University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,156 prospective students applied, and 5,187 were granted admission. Of those admitted 920 enrolled in the school. 5,581 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,874 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $9,238 plus fees of $4,431. Western Illinois University is ranked 506 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Western Illinois University is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Western Illinois University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#506 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#161 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#8 in Best Public Colleges in Illinois
#338 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 880/1090 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.45 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $30 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $4,431 |
| Room and Board | $10,192 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,339 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,400 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $4,431 |
| Room and Board | $10,192 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,339 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,400 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 16% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 14% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 12% |
| Education | 8% |
| Communication | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=149772 IPEDS survey data for Western Illinois University.
Current students may use the Western Illinois University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.