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Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate72%
Acceptance Rate72%

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.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Western Illinois University and Macomb are like without leaving home.

College Info

1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455-1390

Campus Setting: Small Town

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.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Western Illinois University SAT Scores

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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

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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 Time

15%

Part Time

87%

In State

13%

Out-of-State

Data 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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