Western Illinois University
- 4 Year
- MACOMB, IL
CollegeGrad School
Western Illinois University
- 4 Year
- MACOMB, IL
- Rating 3.53 out of 5 1,753 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade C
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade A
- Professorsgrade A minus
- Locationgrade C
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade C+
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Western Illinois University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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WIU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72%
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
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$11,666 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$13,937 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
95%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 124 responses69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 145 responses68%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 145 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration291 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities171 Graduates
- Agriculture94 Graduates
- Biology78 Graduates
- Psychology77 Graduates
- Communications65 Graduates
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies48 Graduates
- Accounting45 Graduates
- Elementary Education43 Graduates
- Business41 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
12
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
12
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,574 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
820
Undergrads Over 25
16%
Pell Grant
52%
Varsity Athletes
7%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
46%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 140 responsesPoll
44%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 165 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,200 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
51%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 75 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Western Illinois University Reviews
Rating 3.53 out of 5 1,753 reviews
Western Illinois is a tight knit, wonderful community. There is so much diversity here, including a multi-cultural center. All of the professors are more than willing to work with their students. Most will make some personal connection with students to make them feel comfortable and more at home. The campus is beautiful! There are so many events and things to do here if you seek things out. There are many nature reserves within a 10 mile radius of the town. The curriculum is fair and challenging at the same time, so you never feel like you have too much or too little on your plate. The campus has endless resources and friendly staff in each department. The town is not the biggest, but you won't ever be bored.
During my time at Western Illinois University, you can appreciate the diverse student body and the opportunities for involvement in extracurricular activities. The faculty members are knowledgeable and approachable, which is made for a positive learning environment. However, I believe there is room for improvement in the campus facilities and technology resources. Overall, It’s a fulfilling experience at WIU.
My experience at western was not too bad. very open community where you know majority of all the people. Although I do feel as if they school needs better safety precautions, Also I would say the financial aid office is a bit frustrating to deal with at times. overall great school and good programs for your major.