College
Western Illinois University
- B+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Macomb, IL
- 1,618 reviews
- AcademicsB+
- ValueA-
- DiversityA-
- CampusB-
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneA
- ProfessorsA-
- LocationC+
- DormsC+
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeB
- SafetyC+
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.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
59%
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
18-23
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$16,463/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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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.136 responses
- 67%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.136 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
366 GraduatesLiberal Arts and Humanities
211 GraduatesCommunications
96 GraduatesBiology
86 GraduatesPsychology
77 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
74 GraduatesParks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
69 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
62 GraduatesAccounting
60 GraduatesLogistics and Supply Chain Management
54 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
7,482Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
50%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 45%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.131 responses
Poll
- 45%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.156 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,500/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
53%
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 responses
Western Illinois University Reviews
1,618 reviews
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It's peaceful, with challenges and experiences. I love my organizations such as Cultural Expression, which is a poetic group. I'm also in BMAN (Black Male Achievement Network). Those are my main ones that I'm currently in and as far as being here on campus, it;'s much to unconventional and get into to learn, acquire skills, and be around my true friends who's willing to help build each other up into better people of tomorrow!
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.
I transferred to WIU from a community college my junior year. The transition went smooth due to friendly/helpful staff and the opportunity to meet with other transfer students.
The campus is easy to navigate and there are plenty of activities/clubs to help students have fun while gaining an education.
The professors genuinely care about the students’ education and do everything they can to help them succeed.
WIU is also a big supporter of our military, which is always a plus in my book.
If students need a break from campus, the square downtown is only a few minutes away. It has restaurants and shops unique only to Macomb. There are also popular bars, such as The Change of Pace,The Ritz, and The Forum.
If you are looking for something involving the outdoors, Spring Lake is the place to be. Only 15 minutes from campus, it provides beautiful scenery, places to fish, and several hiking trails to explore.
Overall, WIU is a great school to attend.
The campus is easy to navigate and there are plenty of activities/clubs to help students have fun while gaining an education.
The professors genuinely care about the students’ education and do everything they can to help them succeed.
WIU is also a big supporter of our military, which is always a plus in my book.
If students need a break from campus, the square downtown is only a few minutes away. It has restaurants and shops unique only to Macomb. There are also popular bars, such as The Change of Pace,The Ritz, and The Forum.
If you are looking for something involving the outdoors, Spring Lake is the place to be. Only 15 minutes from campus, it provides beautiful scenery, places to fish, and several hiking trails to explore.
Overall, WIU is a great school to attend.