Western Illinois University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1450 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #401 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #360 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #363 of 1,017 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 73 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 5,394
- Graduates
- 2,061
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- 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 72% 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 | 72% | 67% | 76% |
| Applicants | 7,156 | 2,714 | 4,442 |
| Admissions | 5,187 | 1,824 | 3,363 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 905 | 353 | 552 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 15 | 6 | 9 |
4,203 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,744 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 | 4317 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1262 (17%) |
| Hispanic | 781 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 658 (9%) |
| Two or more races | 185 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 148 (2%) |
| Asian | 87 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (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
- $13,937
- Students receiving aid
- 95%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,238 | $8,319 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,238 | $8,319 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,238 | $8,319 |
| Fee in-district | $4,431 | $3,863 |
| Fee in-state | $4,431 | $3,863 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,431 | $3,863 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,083 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,192 |
| Room charge | $6,240 |
| Meal charge | $3,952 |
Western Illinois University majors
Western Illinois University has granted 1,539 bachelor's degrees across 69 programs, 556 master's across 38 programs, and 16 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Western Illinois University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 256 | 43 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 148 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 53 | 41 | |
| Psychology, General | 61 | 15 | |
| Agriculture, General | 75 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | 41 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 22 | 52 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 54 | 19 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 70 | ||
| Accounting | 47 | 18 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 37 | 17 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 47 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 34 | 11 | |
| Social Work | 45 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 40 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 16 | 20 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 35 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 33 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 20 | 9 | |
| History, General | 22 | 3 | |
| Finance, General | 24 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 17 | 6 | |
| Statistics, General | 22 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 21 | ||
| Radio and Television | 16 | 5 | |
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 20 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 18 | 2 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 19 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | 9 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 19 | ||
| Fire Services Administration | 18 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 17 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 17 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | 12 | |
| Sociology, General | 10 | 5 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 14 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 14 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 14 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 14 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 14 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 12 | ||
| Information Technology | 12 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | 6 | |
| Museology & Museum Studies | 12 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | 7 | |
| Construction Management, General | 11 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | 4 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 11 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 10 | ||
| Education, General | 10 | ||
| Engineering, General | 10 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 10 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 10 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 10 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 9 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 9 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 5 | 4 | |
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production | 9 | ||
| Music, General | 9 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 8 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 7 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 7 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 6 | ||
| Economics, General | 6 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 6 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 6 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 5 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 4 | ||
| School Psychology | 4 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | ||
| Journalism | 3 | ||
| Meteorology | 3 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 3 | ||
| Business Statistics | 2 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| Environmental Science | 2 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,539 | 556 | 16 |
Western Illinois University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 42% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 51% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Western Illinois University has published 5,049 scientific papers with 70,804 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Medicine, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 73 | 360 |
| 1991 | 65 | 324 |
| 1992 | 54 | 369 |
| 1993 | 70 | 369 |
| 1994 | 59 | 380 |
| 1995 | 69 | 386 |
| 1996 | 75 | 426 |
| 1997 | 73 | 403 |
| 1998 | 72 | 545 |
| 1999 | 74 | 534 |
| 2000 | 57 | 527 |
| 2001 | 74 | 567 |
| 2002 | 93 | 696 |
| 2003 | 75 | 746 |
| 2004 | 82 | 868 |
| 2005 | 90 | 1038 |
| 2006 | 99 | 1204 |
| 2007 | 122 | 1534 |
| 2008 | 146 | 1726 |
| 2009 | 181 | 2060 |
| 2010 | 163 | 2191 |
| 2011 | 166 | 2711 |
| 2012 | 164 | 2874 |
| 2013 | 189 | 3134 |
| 2014 | 170 | 3433 |
| 2015 | 172 | 3651 |
| 2016 | 154 | 3551 |
| 2017 | 181 | 3659 |
| 2018 | 127 | 3775 |
| 2019 | 127 | 4383 |
| 2020 | 147 | 5371 |
| 2021 | 149 | 6151 |
| 2022 | 110 | 5154 |
Western Illinois University alumni
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Mary Matalin
- Enrolled in Western Illinois University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- pundittelevision producerteacherpolitical adviseractor
- Biography
-
Mary Joe Matalin is an American political consultant well known for her work with the Republican Party. She has served under President Ronald Reagan, was campaign director for George H. W. Bush, was an assistant to President George W. Bush, and counselor to Vice President Dick Cheney until 2003. 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 also played herself, opposite her husband, James Carville, John Slattery, and Mary McCormack in the short lived HBO series K Street.
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Michael Boatman
- Occupations
- writeractorfilm actorstage actortelevision 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+ spinoff of The Good Wife.
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Robert Nardelli
- Occupations
- entrepreneur
- Biography
-
Robert Louis Nardelli is an American businessman who was the CEO of Freedom Group from September 2010 to March 2012. Prior to that role, Nardelli served as chairman and CEO of Chrysler from August 2007 to April 2009 and CEO of The Home Depot from December 2000 to January 2007. Before joining The Home Depot, Nardelli spent most of his career at General Electric and had risen to become one of the top three executives competing to succeed Jack Welch.
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Tim Walberg
- Enrolled in Western Illinois University
- Studied in 1969-1970
- Occupations
- priestpolitician
- Biography
-
Timothy Lee Walberg is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative from Michigan's 5th congressional district since 2023. A member of the Republican Party, he previously represented the 7th district from 2007 to 2009 and from 2011 to 2023.
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 | 1,241 |
| 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 |