Western Illinois University is classified as a college or university with a large master’s program. Colleges and universities with a large master’s program typically award over 200 master’s degrees and less than 20 research doctorate’s during the academic year. This very large four-year institution has an estimated annual full-time enrollment of 10,000 students or more. More than half of degree-seeking students are enrolled full time, and 25-49% of undergrads reside on campus. This institution awards 60-79% of its bachelor’s degrees within professional fields. Graduate degrees are available in over half of the fields available to undergraduate majors, and the school only awards research doctorate degrees in education. According to data for fall enrollment, at least 80% of undergraduates are enrolled full-time. Transfer students make up at least 20% of entering undergraduates. Enrollment data shows that both graduates and undergraduates are enrolled at this institution, with only 10-24% of students enrolled in the graduate program.
Western Illinois University
Address:
1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455
Phone:
309-295-1414
Website:
http://www.wiu.edu

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About Western Illinois University
School Information
General Information
Student Body SizeUndergraduate10,553
Graduate2,126
Total12,679
GenderFemale47%
Male53%
Student Age% Under 2577%
% 25 and Over23%
% Age Unknown0%
Attendance Type% Full-time82%
% Part-time18%
Race/Ethnicity% White76.6%
% Black7.9%
% Asian1.2%
% Latino4.9%
% Native American0.2%
% Race Unknown4.7%
% International student3%
Student ServicesCareer CounselingYes
Student Employment ServicesYes
Graduate Placement ServicesYes
Study AbroadYes
Day CareYes
Religious AffiliationNO
Campus setting
Intitution typePublic
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Academic Information
Distance Learning AvailableYes
Calendar SystemSemester
Admissions Information
Open AdmissionNo
ApplicantsTotal8,398
% Admitted65%
% Admitted Who Enrolled32%
Application RequirementsHigh School GPA
High School TranscriptRequired
High School RankingRecommended
College Prep CoursesRecommended
Letter of RecommendationNeither required nor recommended
Demonstration of CompetenciesNeither required nor recommended
Admissions ExaminationRequired
Test of English as a Foreign Language (International Students)Required
Standardized Tests% of Applicants Submitting SAT0%
% of Applicants Submitting ACT98%
Admitted Student ACT Scores 25th Percentile75th Percentile
ACT Composite18 / 3623 / 36
Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition & FeesUndergraduate Application Fee$30
Graduate Application Fee$30
In-State Tuition & Fees$10,149
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees$13,758
Financial Aid% Undergraduates with Financial Aid78%
% Undergraduates with Loans64%
% Undergraduates with Grants50%
Average Undergraduate Financial Aid Award$
0
Other CostsBooks and Supplies (Estimated)$1,200
Typical On-Campus Room and Board Cost$8,138
Off-Campus Room and Board Cost (Estimated)$0
On-Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)$2,998
Off-Campus Living Expenses (Estimated)$0
Living with Family, Living Expenses (Estimated)$0
Neighborhood Data for the Macomb Area
Median Age22.8
Median Household Income$26,135
Total Population19,290
Age/Gender % Men % Women
Total51.0%
49.0%
Age 0-948.1%51.9%
Age 10-1765.5%34.5%
Age 18-2454.1%45.9%
Age 25-2957.6%42.4%
Age 30-3949.2%50.8%
40+49.6%50.4%
Race/Ethnicity% White87.1%
% Black7.4%
% Asian3.2%
% Latino3.7%
% Native American0.4%
% Pacific Islander0.0%
% Indian (South Asia)1.0%
Housing
On Campus Housing ProvidedYes
Meal Plan ProvidedYes, number of meals per week can vary
Typical On-Campus Room and Board Cost$8,138
Off-Campus Room and Board Cost (Estimated)$0
Median Rent (Rental Units of Any Size)$535
Rental Price Distribution StudioOne BedroomTwo Bedroom
Under $50078.1%46.8%18.2%
$500 to $74912.9%36.6%0.0%
$750 to $9997.1%11.0%37.4%
Over $10001.9%5.6%10.3%
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