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  • 4 Year
  • MACOMB, IL
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Western Illinois University

#4 in Top Public Universities in Illinois
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A minus
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      A
    7. Professors
      A minus
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      C
    10. Campus Food
      B minus
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      B minus
    Western Illinois is an above-average public university located in Macomb, Illinois. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 4,999 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Western Illinois acceptance rate is 67%. Popular majors include Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Communications. Graduating 46% of students, Western Illinois alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,100.
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    1 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE
    MACOMB, IL 61455
    About Western Illinois...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Missouri Valley Conference
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    WIU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    67%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    950-1150
    ACT Range
    18-25
    Application Fee
    $30
    SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
    wiu.edu/admissions/apply_now

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $15,361 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $10,771 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    93%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A minus
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      258 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      171 Graduates
    • Communications
      88 Graduates
    • Agriculture
      75 Graduates
    • Psychology
      63 Graduates
    • Biology
      54 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      53 Graduates
    • Accounting
      48 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      45 Graduates
    • Nursing
      40 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    10
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    10
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      72%
    • On Campus
      9%
    • Online
      19%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    4,999 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    855
    Undergrads Over 25
    16%
    Pell Grant
    50%
    Varsity Athletes
    7%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $43,200 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    46%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
    National
    83%
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