Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL • public • I | OVC | FCS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Town

Student Population

Undergrad: 5,706 • Total: 8,213

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

1 University Circle
Macomb, IL
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Website

www.wiu.edu/

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,383 (41.8%) • Female: 3,323 (58.2%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	78	1.4%
Black/African American	1,165	20.4%
Hispanic/Latino	719	12.6%
White	3,235	56.7%
Two or More Races	182	3.2%
International	214	3.8%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

75.0%

6,356 admitted from 8,479 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$30

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

44.8%

4-Year Graduation Rate

31.1%

Freshman Retention Rate

59.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

13.1:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$22,615

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$22,615

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $10,095
Out-of-state: $10,095

Room & Board

$11,320

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$6,941
$30,001-48,000	$8,787
$48,001-75,000	$12,062
$75,001-110,000	$16,294
$110,001+	$19,701

Students Receiving Pell Grants

72%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

OVC

Football

FCS

Men's Sports (6)

Baseball Basketball Football (FCS) Golf Soccer Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

GPA 3.0+

In-State Awards

$200-$6,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$200-$3,000/yr

10 automatic scholarships (25 total)

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