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Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University
MACOMB, IL . 4 Year 3.5
#669 in Best Colleges in America
1 UNIVERSITY CIRCLE MACOMB, IL 61455

Overview

Western Illinois University (WIU) is a public university located in Macomb, Illinois. It offers a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in diverse fields such as arts and sciences, business and technology, education and human services, and interdisciplinary studies. WIU is committed to student success, providing a personalized learning experience with small class sizes and a low student-to-faculty ratio. The university is known for its welcoming and supportive campus environment. Beyond academics, WIU offers a vibrant campus life with numerous student organizations, athletic teams, and community engagement opportunities. It also provides comprehensive student support services to foster academic and personal growth.

Rankings

  • 3

    #3 in Most Liberal Colleges in America

  • 4

    #4 in Top Public Universities in Illinois

  • 48

    #48 in Best Colleges for Sports Management in America

  • Most Liberal Colleges in America 3 of 100
  • Best Colleges for Sports Management in America 48 of 454
  • Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America 49 of 706

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • B+Value
  • A Diversity
  • CCampus
  • B+Athletics
  • AParty Scene
  • A Professors
  • CLocation
  • CDorms
  • B Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • B Safety

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

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 72%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $30
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    950-1150
  • ACT Range
    18-25
  • SAT/ACT
    Neither required nor recommended
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $13,937
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    95%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    51%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    4,574 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    820
  • Undergrads Over 25
    16%
  • Pell Grant
    52%
  • Varsity Athletes
    7%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Missouri Valley Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS

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