Western Illinois University ranked 373rd in the United States, 1536th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in the TOP 50% across 72 research topics. Western Illinois University ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 6,281 academic publications and 105,838 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 47 notable alumni.
Western Illinois University ranked 385th for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 1811th in the World with 4,106 publications made and 69,154 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, History.
Western Illinois University ranked 405th for Environmental Science in the United States and 2372nd in the World with 2,673 publications made and 51,628 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Ecology, Geology, Paleontology, Agricultural Science.
Western Illinois University ranked 449th for Biology in the United States and 2684th in the World with 2,652 publications made and 54,352 citations received. Main research topics: Paleontology, Biochemistry, Genetics, Botany, Neuroscience.
Western Illinois University ranked 398th for Computer Science in the United States and 2094th in the World with 2,445 publications made and 51,773 citations received. Main research topics: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Library and Information science, Cognitive Science.
Western Illinois University ranked 380th for Psychology in the United States and 1554th in the World with 2,046 publications made and 46,281 citations received. Main research topics: Social Psychology, Education Majors, Child Psychology, Psychiatry, Neuroscience.
Western Illinois University ranked 466th for Engineering in the United States and 2930th in the World with 2,039 publications made and 34,370 citations received. Main research topics: Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Acoustical Engineering.
Western Illinois University ranked 483rd for Medicine in the United States and 2439th in the World with 1,986 publications made and 41,781 citations received. Main research topics: Psychiatry, Pathology, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Health Science.
Western Illinois University ranked 477th for Physics in the United States and 2907th in the World with 1,876 publications made and 31,979 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 3049th in the World with 1,596 publications made and 30,549 citations received. Main research topics: Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Materials Science, Physical chemistry, Chemical Engineering.
Western Illinois University ranked 355th for Mathematics in the United States and 1822nd in the World with 1,525 publications made and 31,996 citations received. Main research topics: Statistics, Math Teachers, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Applied Mathematics.
Western Illinois University ranked 372nd for Business in the United States and 1707th in the World with 1,518 publications made and 31,043 citations received. Main research topics: Management, Marketing, Finance, Management Information Systems, Accounting.
Western Illinois University ranked 373rd for Economics in the United States and 1548th in the World with 1,140 publications made and 21,253 citations received. Main research topics: Development Studies, Finance, Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Political Economy, Investment Banking and Stock trading.
Western Illinois University ranked 380th for Art & Design in the United States and 1571st in the World with 962 publications made and 11,611 citations received. Main research topics: Literature, Fashion Design, Aesthetics, Art History, Multimedia.
Please note that our approach to subject rankings is based on scientific outputs and heavily biased on art-related topics towards institutions with computer science research profiles.
