Western Illinois University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1536 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #415 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #373 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #461 of 1,005 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 71 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 5,025
- Graduates
- 2,048
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 75% and is among the top 39% 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 | 75% | 70% | 78% |
| Applicants | 8,479 | 3,479 | 5,000 |
| Admissions | 6,356 | 2,441 | 3,915 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 951 | 379 | 572 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 17 | 3 | 14 |
3,397 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,601 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 | 3824 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1164 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 918 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 725 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 193 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 145 (2%) |
| Asian | 89 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.1%) |
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
- $15,620
- Students receiving aid
- 54%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,801 | $8,867 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,801 | $8,867 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,801 | $8,867 |
| Fee in-district | $5,151 | $4,423 |
| Fee in-state | $5,151 | $4,423 |
| Fee out-of-state | $5,151 | $4,423 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,083 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,920 |
| Room charge | $6,600 |
| Meal charge | $4,320 |
Western Illinois University majors
Western Illinois University has granted 1,105 bachelor's degrees across 60 programs, 829 master's across 39 programs, and 16 doctorate degrees in Educational Administration and Supervision, Other. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western Illinois University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 195 | 30 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 16 | 187 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | 89 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 111 | ||
| Agriculture, General | 79 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 42 | 28 | |
| Psychology, General | 55 | 7 | |
| Statistics, General | 55 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 42 | 8 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 43 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 36 | ||
| Accounting | 27 | 8 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 23 | 11 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 33 | ||
| Social Work | 31 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 29 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 28 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 19 | 8 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 25 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 24 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 9 | 14 | |
| Music, General | 22 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 5 | 16 | |
| Sociology, General | 14 | 7 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 19 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 19 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 15 | 4 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 18 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 18 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 18 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 17 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 16 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, Other | 16 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 15 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 3 | 12 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 15 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 15 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 14 | ||
| Finance, General | 14 | ||
| Fire Services Administration | 14 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 13 | ||
| Education, General | 13 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 13 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 13 | ||
| Radio and Television | 13 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 12 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 11 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | 8 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | 10 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 10 | ||
| History, General | 4 | 6 | |
| Museology & Museum Studies | 10 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 10 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 9 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 9 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | 6 | |
| Information Technology | 8 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 8 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | 5 | |
| Chemistry, Other | 7 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 7 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 6 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 6 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 5 | ||
| School Psychology | 5 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Meteorology | 2 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 2 | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | 1 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | ||
| Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 | ||
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production | 1 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,105 | 829 | 16 |
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% | 41% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Western Illinois University has published 6,281 scientific papers with 105,838 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 Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 63 | 515 |
| 1993 | 89 | 507 |
| 1994 | 66 | 585 |
| 1995 | 74 | 556 |
| 1996 | 80 | 587 |
| 1997 | 84 | 576 |
| 1998 | 84 | 712 |
| 1999 | 86 | 693 |
| 2000 | 72 | 724 |
| 2001 | 84 | 865 |
| 2002 | 96 | 982 |
| 2003 | 88 | 1041 |
| 2004 | 83 | 1202 |
| 2005 | 111 | 1461 |
| 2006 | 115 | 1629 |
| 2007 | 139 | 2011 |
| 2008 | 171 | 2345 |
| 2009 | 190 | 2680 |
| 2010 | 180 | 2887 |
| 2011 | 217 | 3472 |
| 2012 | 188 | 3670 |
| 2013 | 214 | 3995 |
| 2014 | 232 | 4475 |
| 2015 | 180 | 4608 |
| 2016 | 182 | 4704 |
| 2017 | 304 | 4747 |
| 2018 | 151 | 5388 |
| 2019 | 165 | 5869 |
| 2020 | 164 | 7377 |
| 2021 | 173 | 7521 |
| 2022 | 154 | 7089 |
| 2023 | 179 | 7268 |
| 2024 | 173 | 6535 |
Western Illinois University alumni
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Mary Matalin
- Enrolled in Western Illinois University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- political adviseractorauthorpundittelevision producer
- 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 following six. Since leaving the NFL in 2009, he has served as a commentator for NBC's Football Night in America.
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Michael Boatman
- Occupations
- actorfilm actorstage actortelevision actorwriter
- 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+ spinoff of The Good Wife.
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Paul Vallas
- Occupations
- school superintendentpolitician
- Biography
-
Paul Gust Vallas Sr. is an American politician and 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 | 1,234 |
| 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 |