Western Illinois University
#38 in Regional Universities Midwest (tie)
Overview
Western Illinois University is a public institution that was founded in 1899. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,309 (fall 2022), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 1,050 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Western Illinois University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #38. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,848; out-of-state tuition and fees are $12,848.
Western Illinois University is a public institution that was founded in 1899. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,309 (fall 2022), its setting is rural, and the campus size is 1,050 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Western Illinois University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #38. Its in-state tuition and fees are $12,848; out-of-state tuition and fees are $12,848.
At-a-Glance
Setting
Rural
In-state tuition and fees
$12,848
Undergraduate Enrollment
5,309
Acceptance Rate
75%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$12,848
In-State Tuition & Fees
$12,848
Room & Board
$10,920(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$17,238
$11,663
$11,663
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$12,848
In-State Tuition & Fees
$12,848
Room & Board
$10,920(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$17,238
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
28%
13:1
68%
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
18%
N/A
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
15%
N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
11%
N/A
Health Professions and Related Programs
7%
N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
6%
N/A
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Students
5,309
Graduate Enrollment
2,334
Total Enrollment
7,643
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
4,469
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
39%
Minority Enrollment
39%
Minority Enrollment
55%
White
22%
Black
13%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
3%
International
1%
Asian
1%
Unknown
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
78+
Sports Teams
17
Fraternities
11
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
28%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
89%
Average Debt at Graduation
$26,200
$38,698
$38,698
Graduation Rate
28%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
89%
Average Debt at Graduation
$26,200
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