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Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois 61455

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Western Illinois University is a public town institution in Macomb, Illinois. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A mid-sized campus of 4.9K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,163 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,592.

Established
1899
Motto
Your potential. Our purpose.
Mascot
Colonel Rock (Live Bulldog), Rocky (Costumed Bulldog)
Type
Public university
Conference
Illinois
Division
Division I

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75%Acceptance
SAT Avg
4,939Students
14:1Student:Faculty
45%Grad Rate
$54,163Earnings 10yr
$11,592Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Western Illinois University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate75.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

75.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,952
Tuition (out-of-state)$14,952
Room & Board$10,920
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$27,828
Average Net Price$11,592
Median Debt at Graduation$25,251
Monthly Payment (10yr)$268

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$6,968
$30–48K$7,391
$48–75K$11,608
$75–110K$16,515
$110K+$17,621

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,592

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

69.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,762

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

32

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (124)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,939
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
28%

Race & Ethnicity

White 56%
Black 21%
Hispanic 12%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.8%
Freshman Retention58.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,057
8 Years$48,456
10 Years$54,163

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,500
Men
$54,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#57

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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