Western Illinois University
- 4 Year
- MACOMB, IL
CollegeGrad School
Western Illinois University
- 4 Year
- MACOMB, IL
- Rating 3.51 out of 5 1,703 reviews
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Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade C+
- Athleticsgrade B+
- Party Scenegrade A
- Professorsgrade A
- Locationgrade C
- Dormsgrade C+
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B minus
- Safetygrade C+
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Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Missouri Valley Conference
Western Illinois University Rankings
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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
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$15,361 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$10,771 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
93%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
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. 141 responses67%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 141 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
Online Programs Offered
10
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
10
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
4,999 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
855
Undergrads Over 25
94000%
Pell Grant
50%
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. 136 responsesPoll
45%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 161 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$43,200 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
46%
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 3.51 out of 5 1,703 reviews
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WIU is proud to be accessible and affordable. In my opinion they exceed that standard.
My daughter ran into a difficult situation during her first semester there; a class was held online, her connection didn't allow her to get more than two-thirds of each lecture, and the instructor wasn't posting the lectures on the website. Her grades in that class were plummeting. (Way back in the Reagan years, as a first-semester freshman, I had an illness that put me in hospital for a week, and my grades did the same.) I thought her situation was "no-win," but I felt I had to do something, so I emailed the department chairperson and the president, asking for advice I could pass to her.
The response was swift and positive, and in a matter of a few weeks, my daughter had switched to an in-person section of that class. I am grateful for WIU's clear commitment to students, and I'll be a WIU fan for life. Go Leathernecks!
My daughter ran into a difficult situation during her first semester there; a class was held online, her connection didn't allow her to get more than two-thirds of each lecture, and the instructor wasn't posting the lectures on the website. Her grades in that class were plummeting. (Way back in the Reagan years, as a first-semester freshman, I had an illness that put me in hospital for a week, and my grades did the same.) I thought her situation was "no-win," but I felt I had to do something, so I emailed the department chairperson and the president, asking for advice I could pass to her.
The response was swift and positive, and in a matter of a few weeks, my daughter had switched to an in-person section of that class. I am grateful for WIU's clear commitment to students, and I'll be a WIU fan for life. Go Leathernecks!
Loved the school. Professors top-rated...it was amazing that after my undergraduate work, and after being in the labor force for 7 years, I came back shopping for Graduate School locations and the Professors still knew my name! A very nurturing environment for those who do not wish to be another number at a huge school. Small-town atmosphere a genuine plus. Still plenty of activities. As an Alumni, I encouraged my daughter to attend, she almost didn't just because I did... but she is there and is now more full of school spirit than even myself....
Western is a very small school out in a very rural area. All the professors are amazing and care about your well being and future. There isn't a lot of great food chooses, chicks is a MUST though! The campus isn't great but all the buildings are really close to each other. The classes available are a bit limited. The classrooms vary depending on what building you're in but most of them are clean and modern. Parking is very confusing and limited. You need to pay attention to the signs because they indicate where and where you can't park to avoid getting a ticket. Most of the time if you do end up getting a ticket they will take it off your record so you won't have to pay for it. Overall Western is a great school for someone that likes small-town living and having a small class. The students are very diverse as well as the professors.