Western Illinois University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

75.0%

Acceptance Rate

4,939

Undergrads

$11,592

Net Price / Year

44.8%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University is a public 4-year institution located in Macomb, IL. The school enrolls approximately 6,332 students. With an acceptance rate of 75.0%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 6,332

Men 2,569

Women 3,763

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 28.1%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 61%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

American Speech-Language-Hearing... American Speech-Language-Hearing... Higher Learning Commission Higher Learning Commission National Association of Schools of... Higher Learning Commission

Admissions Data

75.0%

Acceptance Rate

8,674

Applications

634

Enrolled

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	8,674	6,174	634	71.2%
2022	9,219	6,914	1,074	75.0%
2020	7,603	5,091	1,064	67.0%
2018	9,151	5,379	934	58.8%
2016	10,191	6,059	1,527	59.5%

Costs & Financial Aid

$11,592

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

28.1%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

44.8%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	291	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	169	N/A	N/A
Agriculture, General.	94	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	80	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	78	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	77	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	59	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	53	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	51	N/A	N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.	49	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	48	N/A	N/A
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management.	48	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	45	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	45	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	44	N/A	N/A
Fire Protection.	40	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	39	N/A	N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.	39	N/A	N/A
Music.	38	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	36	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	35	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	31	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	29	N/A	N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.	29	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.	28	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	27	N/A	N/A
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management.	26	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	26	N/A	N/A
Engineering Technology, General.	23	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	23	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	22	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	21	N/A	N/A
Construction Management.	19	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	19	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	18	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	17	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	17	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	16	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	16	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	16	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	15	N/A	N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.	15	N/A	N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.	15	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	14	N/A	N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.	14	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	14	N/A	N/A
History.	13	N/A	N/A
Music.	13	N/A	N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.	12	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	12	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$13,827,702

Total Athletics Expenses

$13,827,702

Total Athletics Revenue

343

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	117	$3,891,295	$3,891,295	N/A
Basketball	Coed	29	$2,579,944	$2,579,944	N/A
Soccer	Coed	62	$1,051,424	$1,051,424	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	125	$850,388	$850,388	N/A
Baseball	Men	33	$693,095	$693,095	N/A
Softball	Women	24	$637,881	$637,881	N/A
Volleyball	Women	17	$594,913	$594,913	N/A
Golf	Coed	21	$495,052	$495,052	N/A
Tennis	Women	9	$195,541	$195,541	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	22
Burglary	19
Aggravated Assault	12
Motor Vehicle Theft	4
Arson	2
Fondling	2