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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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate75.0%
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
6900.0%
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 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
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History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
97Average
Estimated from IL state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
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130 mi(225 min)
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186 mi(322 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
227 mi(393 min)