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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 7,302 prospective students applied, and 4,137 were granted admission. Of those admitted 895 enrolled in the school. 6,778 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,724 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $8,883 plus fees of $4,373. Western Illinois University is ranked 417 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Western Illinois University is rated within the top 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Western Illinois University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#417 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#126 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#24 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#7 in Best Public Colleges in Illinois
#365 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#29 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1150 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| GPA | 3.11 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
Annual Cost to Attend
Illinois Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $4,373 |
| Room and Board | $9,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,292 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,548 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $4,373 |
| Room and Board | $9,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,292 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,548 |
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.