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Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $10,018
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings
- $57,175
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Western Illinois University is a public college in Macomb, IL with 4,410 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $10,018 per year ($3,427 for families earning under $30,000). 49% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,175 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 71%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 8,479
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 6,356
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 15%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Western Illinois University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,915
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,466
- Out-of-state tuition
- $15,466
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$3,427
- $30–48k$5,063
- $48–75k$7,229
- $75–110k$524
- $110k+$19,878
Get a personal estimate with Western Illinois University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 61%
- Median earnings
- $57,175
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,168
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,410
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 30%
- White58%
- Hispanic12%
- Black19%
- Asian1%
Western Illinois University FAQ
What is Western Illinois University's acceptance rate?+
Western Illinois University admits 71% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Western Illinois University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Western Illinois University?+
In Fall 2023, 8,479 students applied to Western Illinois University and 6,356 were admitted; 968 enrolled.
Does Western Illinois University consider legacy status?+
No. Western Illinois University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Western Illinois University require an essay?+
Western Illinois University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Western Illinois University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,915 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $10,018.
What is Western Illinois University's graduation rate?+
49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 149772 · How we use this data
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