School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Western Illinois University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455
Phone309-298-1414
WEBwww.wiu.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.wiu.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.wiu.edu/admissions/apply_now/
Financial Aidwww.wiu.edu/student_success/financial_aid/
Net Price Calculatorwww.wiu.edu/student_success/financial_aid/netPriceCalculator.php
Veterans Tuitionwww.wiu.edu/student_success/veterans/
Athleticwww.wiu.edu/clery/gradrates.php
Disability Servicewww.wiu.edu/student_success/disability_resources/
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Western Illinois University is 74.96% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.23%. The application fees are $30 for undergraduate programs and $30 for graduate programs.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate74.96 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)15.23 %
Undergraduate Application Fees$30
Graduate Application Fees$30
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Tuition & Fees

Western Illinois's 2024 tuition & fees is $14,085 for Illinois residents and $14,085 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.10% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($13,661).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $13,290 for Illinois residents and $13,290 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.70% compared to the last year's rate.
Illinois ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$14,085$14,085
Graduate Tuition & Fees$13,290$13,290
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
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Student Population

A total of 7,643 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 1,807 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Western Illinois has 5,309 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,334 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students7,643
Undergraduate Students5,309
Graduate Students2,334
Online Enrollment1,807
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Western Illinois offers 128 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 31 out of the 128 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Western Illinois
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs128 Programs
Number of online programs31 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
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Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔