B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    A-
  3. Diversity
    B+
  4. Campus
    B-
  5. Athletics
    B+
  6. Party Scene
    A
  7. Professors
    A
  8. Location
    C+
  9. Dorms
    C
  10. Campus Food
    B+
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    B-
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Western Illinois University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-AA
Athletic Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Address
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Website
wiu.edu

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.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
70%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
18-23
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
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Test Scores and GPA for Western Illinois University

Cost

Net Price
$16,829/ year
National
$15,431
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $14,317/ year
  • $30-48k
    $16,245/ year
  • $49-75k
    $19,803/ year
  • $76-110k
    $22,768/ year
  • $110k+
    $22,905/ year

Academics

Professors
A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
81%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.124 responses
68%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.128 responses
67%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.128 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    380 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    278 Graduates
  • Psychology
    100 Graduates
  • Communications
    92 Graduates
  • Biology
    80 Graduates
  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
    79 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    77 Graduates
  • Family Studies and Consumer Sciences
    75 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    65 Graduates
  • Accounting
    61 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
8,607Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
48%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 72 responses
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  • It varies depending on the person
    28%
  • Average
    22%
  • Kind
    15%
  • Accepting
    8%
  • Courteous
    8%
  • Polite
    8%
  • Obnoxious
    7%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
45%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.123 responses
Poll
45%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.148 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 75 responses
Report
  • Middle of no place.
    29%
  • Leatherneck Spirit
    27%
  • Average
    15%
  • Neck Nation For Life, Stay Humble Hustle Hard
    9%
  • NECK UP
    8%
  • Riverfront Campus in Quad Cities Metropolitan Area
    7%
  • Disappointing
    5%

After Western Illinois University

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,100/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
54%
National
47%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.75 responses
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Western Illinois University Reviews

1,564 reviews
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Western Illinois is a school of excellence in terms of campus life and social environment. However, this school is strictly set on teaching yourself how to learn. If your are innovative and interested in a certain major that they provide then I give this 5 stars. If you are majoring in a subject that they really don't provide but give a few classes for, then you are going to struggle because they try to put you in a major that is "close enough" to the major you want and your abilities will be challenged in learning things all over from the start. I give this college 3.5 stars over all because when you are social and get the hang of things, you're time here will be amazing! The people here are spectacular and they make networking here a breeze. There isn't anything you can't do here if you really put your mind to it, but that is with anything and any college you attend.
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What I like about Western Illinois is all the campus buildings are all close together. When I was looking at different colleges, for example University of Iowa, I did not like that the campus buildings were not walking distances. With the buildings being so close together I am able to go to the food court, gym, or library and not worry about being late to my next class. Also I recommend trying Dividends in Stipes building. Their coffee and walking tacos are amazing! The professors their are very helpful. They have helped me whenever I come to their office for help, even if it takes an hour or two, and they also provide tutors on campus.
Higher values in education. Back in high school I usually had things(academics) my way and learnt little. Just four months in, Western Illinois University showed a better perspective of life; "following up". I learnt good work ethics and health habits. I'm happy I school here!