Western Illinois University ranked 397th in the United States, 1625th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 71 research topics. Western Illinois University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,380 academic publications and 110,817 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 51 notable alumni.
Western Illinois University ranked 385th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1865th in the World with 4,165 publications made and 72,714 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Western Illinois University ranked 408th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2429th in the World with 2,700 publications made and 54,277 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Western Illinois University ranked 450th for Biology in the United States and 2741st in the World with 2,679 publications made and 56,641 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience.
Western Illinois University ranked 393rd for Computer Science in the United States and 2126th in the World with 2,496 publications made and 54,528 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Cognitive Science.
Western Illinois University ranked 381st for Psychology in the United States and 1588th in the World with 2,077 publications made and 48,385 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience.
Western Illinois University ranked 463rd for Engineering in the United States and 2967th in the World with 2,067 publications made and 36,280 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Western Illinois University ranked 485th for Medicine in the United States and 2497th in the World with 2,014 publications made and 43,562 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Health Science.
Western Illinois University ranked 476th for Physics in the United States and 2948th in the World with 1,896 publications made and 33,774 citations received. Main research topics: Quantum and Particle physics, Materials Science, Optical Engineering, Astrophysics and Astronomy, Acoustical Engineering.
Western Illinois University ranked 477th for Chemistry in the United States and 3104th in the World with 1,613 publications made and 31,876 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Western Illinois University ranked 356th for Mathematics in the United States and 1860th in the World with 1,544 publications made and 33,514 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics, Actuarial Science.
Western Illinois University ranked 372nd for Business in the United States and 1745th in the World with 1,536 publications made and 32,765 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Western Illinois University ranked 375th for Economics in the United States and 1583rd in the World with 1,163 publications made and 22,448 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Western Illinois University ranked 379th for Art & Design in the United States and 1595th in the World with 978 publications made and 12,213 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
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