Western Illinois University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1625 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #443 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #397 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #480 of 1,030 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 70 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Undergraduates
- 4,525
- Graduates
- 1,807
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- wiu.edu
Western Illinois University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Western Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 71% and is among the top 34% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% | 67% | 74% |
| Applicants | 8,674 | 3,475 | 5,199 |
| Admissions | 6,174 | 2,333 | 3,841 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 615 | 258 | 357 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 19 | 8 | 11 |
2,917 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,607 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3615 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 966 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 661 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 652 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 187 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 147 (2%) |
| Asian | 90 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 7 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $14,994
- Students receiving aid
- 55%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,095 | $9,133 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,095 | $9,133 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $10,095 | $9,133 |
| Fee in-district | $5,169 | $4,550 |
| Fee in-state | $5,169 | $4,550 |
| Fee out-of-state | $5,169 | $4,550 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,083 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,320 |
| Room charge | $6,870 |
| Meal charge | $4,450 |
Western Illinois University majors
Western Illinois University has granted 1,112 bachelor's degrees across 59 programs, 778 master's across 38 programs, and 12 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western Illinois University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 16 | 214 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 165 | 29 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 134 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 30 | 73 | |
| Psychology, General | 72 | 9 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 51 | 16 | |
| Statistics, General | 65 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 62 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 51 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 36 | 11 | |
| Accounting | 35 | 8 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 42 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 39 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 32 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 28 | ||
| Sociology, General | 23 | 5 | |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 10 | 17 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 26 | ||
| Social Work | 22 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 20 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 13 | 7 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 18 | ||
| History, General | 13 | 5 | |
| Music, General | 18 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | 7 | |
| Finance, General | 17 | ||
| Information Technology | 16 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | 4 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | 8 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | 13 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 15 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 15 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | 9 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 14 | ||
| Fire Services Administration | 14 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 2 | 12 | |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 14 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 13 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 13 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 13 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | 11 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 13 | ||
| Education, General | 12 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 12 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 11 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 11 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 10 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | 3 | |
| Radio and Television | 9 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 8 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 8 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 7 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 7 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 7 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 7 | ||
| School Psychology | 7 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 7 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 6 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 6 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 5 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 5 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 5 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Meteorology | 4 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 3 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 3 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 2 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 1 | |
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Environmental Science | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,112 | 778 | 12 |
Western Illinois University has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 32% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 42% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Western Illinois University has published 6,380 scientific papers with 110,817 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Engineering, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 89 | 510 |
| 1994 | 66 | 586 |
| 1995 | 74 | 555 |
| 1996 | 80 | 587 |
| 1997 | 85 | 577 |
| 1998 | 84 | 712 |
| 1999 | 87 | 693 |
| 2000 | 72 | 725 |
| 2001 | 85 | 865 |
| 2002 | 98 | 982 |
| 2003 | 88 | 1043 |
| 2004 | 83 | 1204 |
| 2005 | 111 | 1460 |
| 2006 | 115 | 1630 |
| 2007 | 139 | 2012 |
| 2008 | 171 | 2345 |
| 2009 | 190 | 2681 |
| 2010 | 180 | 2888 |
| 2011 | 217 | 3469 |
| 2012 | 188 | 3668 |
| 2013 | 214 | 3995 |
| 2014 | 232 | 4481 |
| 2015 | 182 | 4634 |
| 2016 | 182 | 4706 |
| 2017 | 305 | 4749 |
| 2018 | 151 | 5384 |
| 2019 | 167 | 5866 |
| 2020 | 165 | 7364 |
| 2021 | 174 | 7513 |
| 2022 | 154 | 7078 |
| 2023 | 181 | 7278 |
| 2024 | 179 | 6576 |
| 2025 | 108 | 6358 |
Western Illinois University alumni
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Mary Matalin
- Enrolled in Western Illinois University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- authorpundittelevision producerteacherpolitical adviser
- Biography
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Mary Joe Matalin is an American political consultant well known for her work with the Republican Party. She served under President Ronald Reagan, was campaign director for George H. W. Bush, an assistant to President George W. Bush, and until 2003 counselor to Vice President Dick Cheney. Matalin has been chief editor of Threshold Editions, a conservative publishing imprint at Simon & Schuster, since March 2005. She is married to Democratic political consultant James Carville. She appears in the award-winning documentary film Boogie Man: The Lee Atwater Story and played herself, opposite her husband James Carville, John Slattery, and Mary McCormack in the short-lived HBO series K Street.
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Rodney Harrison
- Occupations
- basketball playerAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Rodney Scott Harrison is an American former professional football safety who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons with the San Diego Chargers and New England Patriots. He was selected in the fifth round of the 1994 NFL draft by the Chargers, where he spent his first nine seasons, and was a member of the Patriots in his last six. Since retiring from the NFL in 2009, he has served as a commentator for NBC's Football Night in America.
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Michael Boatman
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorwriteractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Michael Patrick Boatman is an American actor and writer. He is known for his roles as New York City mayoral aide Carter Heywood in the ABC sitcom Spin City, as U.S. Army Specialist Samuel Beckett in the ABC drama series China Beach, as 101st Airborne soldier Motown in the Vietnam War movie Hamburger Hill, and as sports agent Stanley Babson in the HBO sitcom Arli$$. He also starred in The Good Fight, the Paramount+ spin-off of The Good Wife.
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Paul Vallas
- Occupations
- school superintendentpolitician
- Biography
-
Paul Gust Vallas Sr. is a former education superintendent. He served as the superintendent of the Bridgeport Public Schools in Connecticut and the Recovery School District of Louisiana, the CEO of both the School District of Philadelphia and the Chicago Public Schools, and a budget director for the city of Chicago.
General info
| Alternative names | WIU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1899 |
| Motto | Higher Values in Higher Education |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Sessions (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,121 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 University Circle Macomb, Illinois, 61455 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 15,000 |
| Phone | 3092981414 |