Western Illinois University
Public, 4-year
1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455
Quick Facts
4,939
Total Enrollment
75%
Acceptance Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
$43,057
Median Earnings (6yr)
$14,952
In-State Tuition
$11,592
Avg Net Price
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Western Illinois University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1 University Circle |
| City | Macomb, IL |
| ZIP Code | 61455 |
| County | McDonough County |
President/Chief Administrator: Guiyou Huang (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 4,939 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 59% |
| Male | 41% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 56.1% |
| Black | 20.9% |
| Hispanic | 12.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 3.2% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 3.9% |
| Unknown | 1.7% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 16.3% |
| Part-Time Students | 13.9% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$14,952
In-State Tuition
$14,952
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,828
Total Cost of Attendance
$11,592
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 28% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 31% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 28% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $25,251 |
| Median Total Debt | $19,762 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $40,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 59% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $6,968 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $7,391 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,608 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $16,515 |
| $110,001+ | $17,621 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$43,057
6 Years After
$48,456
8 Years After
$54,163
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $28,205 | 75th percentile: $60,430
Earnings by Family Income Background
$37,745
Low Income
$43,440
Middle Income
$49,489
High Income
Student Outcomes
59%
Full-Time Retention
18%
Part-Time Retention
45%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$9,252
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$11,025
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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