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Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL • public • DI | OVC | FCS
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Acceptance
75.0%
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Grad Rate
45%
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Cost
$21,479 / $21,479

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Town (Town: Remote )
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
$21,479
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$21,479
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $9,359
Out-of-state: $9,359
Room & Board
$1,200
Books & Supplies
$10,920
Students Receiving Pell Grants
72%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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