Western Illinois University
Western is the perfect size university, with physical resources such as crime labs, nursing simulation areas, an Emergency Operations Center, and performance spaces that will be enhanced by our new $120 million Center for the Performing Arts.
And we are small enough to provide a personalized education, where professors know your name and making friends is easy. WIU focuses on student learning to prepare students for careers or graduate school study. Students learn in small classes with faculty whose primary purpose is to teach. Faculty also do research and undergraduate students have access to professors in support of their research. Scholarships, an Honors College and undergraduate research opportunities make Western a superb option for high-achieving students looking for their new college home.
Students receive practical education through internships, hands-on work with faculty and excellent career preparation services.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
27%
Submitting ACT
79%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1067
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
7,643
Total Number of Undergrads
5,309
Classroom Sizes
0
100
30%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
46%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
13:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $14,085 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $14,085 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
64%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
44%
Average Aid Per Year
$15,632
44%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,995
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$7,590
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
45%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,076
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$19,017
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$240
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
242
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Housing
0
100
42%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Leathernecks
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Missouri Valley Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Chicago
Davenport
Peoria
Saint Louis
Springfield
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
75%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$47,500
What Students Are Saying
Immediately stepping foot on campus I have transformed into a better individual with a higher education. Westerns motto is higher values in higher education, they apply this very well with their amazing professors, numerous extracurricular activities, and multiple job positions on campus that can better you as a student. Western is a great size school, with a diverse amount of colleagues who make the college transfer experience easier!
Meghan from Frankfort, IL
Coming to Western was the best descion of my life. It is a great university and I plan to earn my PhD here.
Andre from Naperville, IL
One of the best schools in the Midwest for Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
William from Silvis, IL
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