Western Illinois University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1495 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #404 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #362 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #13 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #344 of 1,039 | For Early Childhood Education |
| Top50% | For 74 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 5,309
- Graduates
- 2,334
- 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 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% | 71% | 78% |
| Applicants | 9,219 | 3,752 | 5,467 |
| Admissions | 6,914 | 2,657 | 4,257 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,062 | 463 | 599 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 12 | 5 | 7 |
3,734 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,807 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 | 4037 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1310 (17%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1108 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 768 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 185 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 128 (2%) |
| Asian | 88 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (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
- $15,632
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $9,515 | $8,609 |
| Tuition in-state | $9,515 | $8,609 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $9,515 | $8,609 |
| Fee in-district | $4,891 | $4,084 |
| Fee in-state | $4,891 | $4,084 |
| Fee out-of-state | $4,891 | $4,084 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,083 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,500 |
| Room charge | $6,428 |
| Meal charge | $4,072 |
Western Illinois University majors
Western Illinois University has granted 1,220 bachelor's degrees across 66 programs, 541 master's across 41 programs, and 4 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 | 199 | 25 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 124 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 36 | 76 | |
| Psychology, General | 68 | 7 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 41 | 26 | |
| Agriculture, General | 64 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | 43 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 42 | 8 | |
| Accounting | 35 | 13 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 43 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 30 | 10 | |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 37 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 20 | 15 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 30 | 4 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 31 | ||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 28 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 28 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 27 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 18 | 5 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 22 | ||
| Social Work | 22 | ||
| Statistics, General | 22 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | 9 | |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 19 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 19 | ||
| Finance, General | 19 | ||
| History, General | 16 | 3 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 19 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 19 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 18 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | 10 | |
| Music, General | 17 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 17 | ||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 16 | ||
| Education, General | 16 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 15 | ||
| Construction Management, General | 14 | ||
| Fire Services Administration | 14 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 13 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 13 | ||
| Museology & Museum Studies | 13 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 6 | 7 | |
| Sociology, General | 9 | 3 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 11 | ||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology & Technician | 10 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 10 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 9 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 9 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | 5 | |
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | ||
| Information Technology | 8 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | 4 | |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 7 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 6 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 6 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 3 | 3 | |
| Radio and Television | 3 | 3 | |
| School Psychology | 6 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | 1 | |
| Economics, General | 5 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 4 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 4 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 4 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 4 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 3 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | ||
| Meteorology | 3 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | ||
| Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production | 2 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 2 | ||
| Business Statistics | 1 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 1 | ||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,220 | 541 | 4 |
Western Illinois University has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 36% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 46% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Western Illinois University has published 5,678 scientific papers with 79,147 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, Philosophy, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 67 | 367 |
| 1992 | 58 | 411 |
| 1993 | 86 | 398 |
| 1994 | 65 | 424 |
| 1995 | 71 | 438 |
| 1996 | 80 | 463 |
| 1997 | 78 | 455 |
| 1998 | 78 | 603 |
| 1999 | 78 | 576 |
| 2000 | 67 | 576 |
| 2001 | 79 | 640 |
| 2002 | 95 | 719 |
| 2003 | 86 | 782 |
| 2004 | 85 | 936 |
| 2005 | 103 | 1148 |
| 2006 | 107 | 1276 |
| 2007 | 135 | 1658 |
| 2008 | 157 | 1932 |
| 2009 | 188 | 2191 |
| 2010 | 177 | 2369 |
| 2011 | 174 | 2905 |
| 2012 | 173 | 3123 |
| 2013 | 205 | 3304 |
| 2014 | 217 | 3686 |
| 2015 | 171 | 3861 |
| 2016 | 174 | 3832 |
| 2017 | 268 | 3793 |
| 2018 | 144 | 4283 |
| 2019 | 139 | 4670 |
| 2020 | 145 | 5627 |
| 2021 | 146 | 5752 |
| 2022 | 133 | 5580 |
| 2023 | 149 | 5324 |
Western Illinois University alumni
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Mary Matalin
- Enrolled in Western Illinois University
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- punditauthoractorpolitical adviserteacher
- 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
- writertelevision actorstage actorfilm actoractor
- 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
- politicianschool superintendent
- Biography
-
Paul Gust Vallas Sr. is an American politician and former education superintendent. He served as the superintendent of the Bridgeport Public Schools 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.
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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.
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 | 1,250 |
| 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 |