Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University is a mid-sized, public institution in Macomb, IL, in a town setting. It enrolls about 4,410 students. The acceptance rate is 71%. 45% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $54,163.
71%
Acceptance
$12,937
Net price
4,410
Enrollment
45%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
71%
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$12,937
Average net price
$15,264
In-state tuition
$15,264
Out-of-state tuition
$11,320
Room & board
$1,200
Books & supplies
$28,254
Total cost of attendance
28%
Students receiving Pell grants
32%
Students with federal loans
$25,251
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$54,163
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,057
Median earnings (6 yrs)
45%
Graduation rate
61%
Retention rate
83%
Earn more than a HS grad
$12,650
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
4,410
Total enrollment
15%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
38%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
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