Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL

Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL

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Tuition & Fees

$13,314

not including room and board

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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

66%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,091
Declined 2,512
Total Received 7,603
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Public

6,853

undergraduate students

2,019

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1899, Western Illinois University is a public multipurpose university. Its 1,050-acre residential campus is located in Macomb, Illinois—70 miles west of Peoria.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 8,872
Established in 1899
Coeducational Coeducational

1,050-acre campus in Macomb (population: 17,559), 70 miles from Peoria; branch campus in Moline. Bus and train serve campus; major airport serves Peoria. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL
61455

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
43%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
89%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
11%
Top 1/4
35%
Top 1/2
73%
Bottom 1/2
27%
Bottom 1/4
6%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
550
25th
450
75th
540
25th
430
75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
16
75th
24
25th
18

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some SAT Subject Tests Not used

Moderately Selective

66%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,091
Declined 2,512
Total Received 7,603

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission test scores
Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA

Recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Rank

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 309 298-2446
F: 309 298-2353
financial-aid@wiu.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes
Swimming and diving yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

archery, badminton, baseball, bowling, canoeing/kayaking, cricket, disc golf, diving, equestrian sports, fencing, fishing, football, handball, ice hockey, karate, lacrosse, martial arts, paintball, roller hockey, rugby, running, soccer, strength competition, scuba diving, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Club Sports - Women's

archery, badminton, basketball, bowling, dance, disc golf, diving, equestrian sports, fencing, fitness, in-line skating, karate, lacrosse, martial arts, rugby, running, scuba diving, soccer, softball, strength competition, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, canoeing/kayaking, dance, disc golf, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, golf, handball, pickleball, racquetball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo, wrestling

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Missouri Valley, Summit League

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting. yes yes
African-American/Black Studies. yes
Anthropology, General. yes
Art/Art Studies, General. yes
Athletic Training/Trainer. yes
Bilingual and Multilingual Education. yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General. yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General. yes yes
Business Statistics. yes
Business/Managerial Economics. yes
Chemistry, General. yes yes
Chemistry, Other. yes
Civil Engineering, General. yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. yes
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services. yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. yes yes
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. yes
Community Organization and Advocacy. yes
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General. yes yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. yes
Construction Management, General. yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. yes yes
Dietetics/Dietitian. yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. yes yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. yes
Economics, General. yes yes
Education, General. yes
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other. yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General. yes
Educational/Instructional Technology. yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering. yes
Elementary Education and Teaching. yes yes
Engineering, General. yes
English Language and Literature, General. yes yes
Environmental Science. yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. yes yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. yes
Fashion Merchandising. yes
Finance, General. yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General. yes
Fire Services Administration. yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General. yes
Geographic Information Science and Cartography. yes yes
Geology/Earth Science, General. yes
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production. yes
Health Teacher Education. yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management. yes
History, General. yes yes
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General. yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. yes
Information Technology. yes
Journalism. yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. yes
Learning Sciences. yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other. yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. yes yes
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. yes
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General. yes
Mathematics, General. yes yes
Mechanical Engineering. yes
Meteorology. yes
Museology/Museum Studies. yes
Music Performance, General. yes
Music, General. yes
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General. yes yes
Philosophy. yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. yes
Physics, General. yes yes
Political Science and Government, General. yes yes
Psychology, General. yes yes
Public Health Education and Promotion. yes
Radio and Television. yes yes
Reading Teacher Education. yes
School Psychology. yes
Social Work. yes
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. yes
Sociology, General. yes yes
Special Education and Teaching, General. yes yes
Speech Communication and Rhetoric. yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. yes
Statistics, General. yes
Superintendency and Educational System Administration. yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. yes
Visual and Performing Arts, Other. yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Law Enforcement/justice Administration
  2. Biology
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors
  • Weekend College

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

8,872

total students

91%

in-state

9%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

77%

6,853
students

Female
52%
3,581

Male
48%
3,272

23%

2,019
students

Female
60%
1,204

Male
40%
815

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

84%

5,743
students

Female
53%
3,024

Male
47%
2,719

16%

1,110
students

Female
50%
557

Male
50%
553

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
19%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
60%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

2%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 52
Countries most often represented Canada
China
India
Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Special orientation

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