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Western Illinois University

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Western Illinois University is a Public institution located in Macomb, IL. The school has... approximately 7599 undergraduate students. The school offers students 4-year degree opportunities. The average family income of students that are attending this school is $52,192. The average age of students entering Western Illinois University is 22. The most popular programs at the Western Illinois University are: Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (19%), Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (14%), Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (10%), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (6%) and Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (6%).


Tuition & Fees
$12,897
Admissions Rate
60%
Average Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Average SAT Score
1045

Below is what you can expect to pay if you are attending the Western Illinois University.

Tuition & Fees
$12,897
Books, Supplies, & Living Expenses
$11,954
Total Expected Costs
$24,851

Average Cost for Students on Financial Aid
$15,844
Cost for Students on Financial Aid by Family Income

Depending on the fedaral, state, or institutional grant aid available, students in your income bracket may pay more or less than the overall average costs.

Family Income Average Cost
$0 - $30,000 $13,210
$30,001 - $48,000 $13,729
$48,001 - $75,000 $17,167
$75,001 - $110,000 $19,964
$110,000 + $21,412

Below is a detailed breakdown of the student body at the Western Illinois University.

7,599 Undergraduate Students

Male Students: 49%

Female Students: 51%

88% Full Time / 12% Part Time

Average Age of Entry : 22

Low Income Students: 48%


Race / Ethnicity

The test scores below show the average of all students that have been accepted at the Western Illinois University.

SAT Scores
ACT Scores

The average student can expect to graduate from the Western Illinois University with the amount of debt stated below.

Average Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Students Receiving Federal Loans
71%
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$259

The graduation rate at the Western Illinois University is displayed as a percentage of students admitted.

Graduation Rate
50%
Students who Return after their First Year
68%

Below is a list of the degree programs that are offered at the Western Illinois University.

Bachelor Degrees
  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
  • Communications Technologies, Technicians and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

Most Popular Programs
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services (19%)
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services (14%)
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities (10%)
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs (6%)
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies (6%)