Western Illinois University
4-years Public College In Macomb, IL
Western Illinois University (referred to as Western Illinois) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Macomb, IL. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at Western Illinois University is $13,661 for Illinois residents and $14,952 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 7,643 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Western Illinois University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers Master's, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $13,661 (Illinois Residents) $14,952 (out-of-state) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 75.00% |
| Student Population | 7,643 |
| Graduation Rate | 47% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
Western Illinois University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1913 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Western Illinois University is $13,661 for Illinois residents and $14,952 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Western Illinois University is $12,693 for Illinois residents and $13,290 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Western Illinois University offers the alternative tuition planstuition guarantee, including tuition guarantee. 97 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,341 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Western Illinois University is 75.00% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.53%. Western Illinois University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 7,643 students are attending at Western Illinois University (5,309 undergraduate students). There are 441 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 60 part-time faculty working for Western Illinois University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,193 (full-time) and 87 (part-time). The graduation rate at Western Illinois University is 47% and transfer-out rate is 30%. The retention rate is 67% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Western Illinois University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Western Illinois University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Western Illinois University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
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Western Illinois University Mission Statement
Western Illinois University empowers students, faculty, and staff to lead dynamic and diverse communities. We provide student-centered undergraduate and graduate programs characterized by innovative teaching, research, and service, grounded in interdisciplinary, regional and global perspectives. We engage our students in educational opportunities guided by a professional and diverse faculty and staff in collaboration with alumni and community partners.