Macomb,
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About Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University is a public, state university in the town of Macomb, Illinois. Western Illinois University was founded in 1899. The university enrolls around 7,455 students per year, including 5,394 undergrad students.
Western Illinois University Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Western Illinois University. The acceptance rate at Western Illinois University is 72%. Out of 7,156 applications received in 2022, 5,187 students were offered admission.
| Western Illinois University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 72% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | May require tests |
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Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, Illinois, near Quad Cities; Peoria ; Springfield.
If you would like to see Western Illinois University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 67, U.S. Highway 136 to Macomb, or book a flight to the nearest airport, General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International.
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College Info
Western Illinois University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Continuous processing
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Western Illinois University is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Western Illinois University is Continuous processing.
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Western Illinois University SAT Scores
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Math SAT Range
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Western Illinois University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$14,478
In State$14,478
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$9,801
$9,801
Fees
$3,047
$3,047
Housing
$1,630
$1,630
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Western Illinois University is like? There are approximately 7,455 students enrolled at Western Illinois University, including 5,394 undergraduate students and 2,061 graduate students. 85% percent of students attend school full-time, 87% percent are from IL and 13% percent of students are from other states.
85%
Full Time15%
Part Time87%
In State13%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
7,455
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
72%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$12,848
Out-of-State
$12,848
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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