School Overview
Western Illinois University is a public university in Macomb, Illinois. Also known as WIU, the school operates campuses in Macomb and Moline (the Quad Cities campus). WIU was established in 1899 under the name Western Illinois State Normal School, which instructed teachers in training. As the institution grew it became Western Illinois State Teachers College and then Western Illinois State College. The school finally adopted its current name in 1957.
WIU offers a wide array of academic programs, including more than fifty undergraduate programs and more than a dozen pre-professional certification programs. Graduate students can pursue more than forty degree and certification programs. Almost all course are taught by full-time faculty members.
General Information
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Admission Office One University Circle 115 Sherman Hall Macomb, IL 61455-1390 (309) 298-3157 (877) 742-5948 Fax: (309) 298-3111 [email protected] Contact: Eric Campbell Director of Admissions |
Main Address One University Circle Macomb, IL 61455 (309) 295-1414 www.wiu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 10,735 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,816 Degree-seeking undergrads: 10,730 Graduate enrollment: 2,440 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $30 Online application fee: Reduced fee (not specified) |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 68% |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agriculture – General B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Communications Technologies Graphic/Printing Equipment Operation B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Networking/Telecommunications B Education Bilingual/Bicultural Education B Engineering Technologies Industrial Technology B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Family/Consumer Sciences – General B Foreign Language & Literature French B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Clinical Laboratory Science B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Exercise Sciences B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Social Work B Security & Protective Services Emergency Management B Social Sciences Economics B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Western Illinois University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (309) 295-1414 |
| Website: | www.wiu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | wiu.edu/admissions/apply_now/ |
| Address: | 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 7,624 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 50% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 3,936 (52% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $13,256 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $13,256 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 88% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,941 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Western Illinois University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Western Illinois University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 3 | 11 | 2 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 4 | 1 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 4 | 1 | |||
| Education | 3 | 6 | 11 | 1 | |
| Engineering | 2 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 7 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 2 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | 2 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 2 | 3 | ||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 5 | 2 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 2 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 5 | 4 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 5 | 2 | ||
| Grand total | 13 | 72 | 39 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Western Illinois University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $13,256 |
| Out-of-state | $13,256 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $11,803 |
| Out-of-state | $11,803 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 814 | 88% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 770 | 83% | $9,941 |
| Student loan aid | 640 | 69% | $7,247 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 5,661 | 84% | $8,773 |
| Federal student loans | 4,457 | 66% | $7,635 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Western Illinois University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Western Illinois University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 7,302 | 2,835 | 4,467 | Percent admitted | 100% | 57% | 56% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 12% | 14% | 11% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Western Illinois University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 7,624 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,958 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,666 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Western Illinois University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
- Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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