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Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 71% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Western Illinois University is a public institution located in the town setting of Macomb, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 71%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
71% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
71%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing13% of degrees
Health Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $159,820
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,824
Earnings 5yr: $73,734
Debt: $25,250
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,182
Earnings 5yr: $89,822
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,694
Earnings 5yr: $80,342
Debt: $23,750
Construction Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,974
Earnings 5yr: $84,868
Debt: $26,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,383
Earnings 5yr: $82,067
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,221
Earnings 5yr: $91,506
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,861
Earnings 5yr: $71,813
Debt: N/A
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,922
Earnings 5yr: $76,965
Debt: $32,373
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,059
Earnings 5yr: $65,058
Debt: $30,023
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,157
Earnings 5yr: $48,657
Debt: $26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,021
Earnings 5yr: $61,543
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,716
Earnings 5yr: $59,698
Debt: $27,000
Fire Protection.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,753
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,723
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,306
Earnings 5yr: $66,612
Debt: $29,592
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,249
Earnings 5yr: $71,894
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,125
Earnings 5yr: $65,120
Debt: $26,000
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,099
Earnings 5yr: $62,091
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,627
Earnings 5yr: $60,809
Debt: N/A
Agriculture, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,333
Earnings 5yr: $58,204
Debt: $18,969
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$12,937
In-State Tuition$15,264
Out-of-State Tuition$15,264
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
28%
Pell Grants
32%
Take Loans
59%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,057
+26% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,163
Completion Signals
45%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
61%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,762
Est. Monthly Payment
$213/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
15%
Avg Family Income
$52,192
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