School Summary

Western Illinois University


General Information:

Founded in 1899, Western Illinois University is seated on 1050 acres located in McDonough county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 12:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 5 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 446. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1 University Circle

Macomb, IL
61455
For more information call: 309 298-1414. This school has a website at https://www.wiu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at wiu.edu/admissions/apply_now/


Application Fee: $30
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $10,095.00 $10,095.00
Room and Board $11,320.00 $11,320.00
Fees $5,169.00 $5,169.00
Total $26,584.00 $26,584.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.wiu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: 3-2 Degree Program, Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 1.8% 0.8%
600-699 16.5% 9.6%
500-599 35.9% 32%
400-499 30.7% 34.4%
300-399 14% 22.5%
200-299 1% 0.5%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 7.5%
24-29 32.1%
18-23 28.3%
12-17 32.1%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 12%
11-25% 22.00%
26-50% 32.00%
Under 50% 35.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Badminton, Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Water polo, Wrestling, Cross-country running

Badminton, Basketball, Cheerleading, Equestrian sports, Golf, Rugby, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Water polo, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 2,073
Female 2,952
Total 5,025


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 2,939
Female 4,134
Total 7,073

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 21%
Hispanic 12%
Native American 0%
White 56%
Other 9%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 84%
At Least 25 Years Old 16%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 88%
Out Of State 12%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 32%
Live Off Campus 68%


Family Weekend, Homecoming, Rocky After Dark/First Night

Student Government Association, Black Student Association, University Union Board, RockyTHON Dance Marathon, Inter Hall Council


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 11.0101                                           Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • 19.0101                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 19.0501                                           Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 43.0202                                           Fire Services Administration
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 51.2207                                           Public Health Education and Promotion
  • 51.0201                                           Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 52.1302                                           Business Statistics
  • 13.0201                                           Bilingual and Multilingual Education
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 13.0607                                           Learning Sciences
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 40.0404                                           Meteorology
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0702                                           Geographic Information Science and Cartography
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0701                                           Radio and Television
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 15.0000                                           Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • 14.0101                                           Engineering, General
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 10.0305                                           Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 11.1003                                           Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 31.0301                                           Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General
  • 51.0701                                           Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 51.3101                                           Dietetics/Dietitian
  • 52.0203                                           Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • 52.2001                                           Construction Management, General
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 52.1902                                           Fashion Merchandising
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1330                                           Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 51.0913                                           Athletic Training/Trainer
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 40.0599                                           Chemistry, Other
  • 09.9999                                           Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • 43.9999                                           Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • 50.0999                                           Music, Other
  • 50.9999                                           Visual and Performing Arts, Other
  • 24.0199                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.