Western Illinois University
Public university · Macomb, IL · 4,410 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
71%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
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ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$10,018
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$28,915
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
49%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Western Illinois University?
Western Illinois University accepts about 71 of every 100 applicants (71%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Western Illinois University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Western Illinois University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Western Illinois University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $28,915 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $10,018 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $15,466 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$15,466
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$15,466
- Room & board$11,888
- Total cost of attendance$28,915
- Average net price after grants$10,018
Popular majors
Criminal Justice, Business, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Education, Psychology.
Western Illinois University FAQ
- What is Western Illinois University's acceptance rate?
- 71% — moderately selective.
- Is Western Illinois University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Western Illinois University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Western Illinois University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Western Illinois University cost?
- About $28,915 a year before aid; $10,018 on average after grants.
- What is Western Illinois University's FAFSA school code?
- 001780. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Western Illinois University receives your information.
- What is Western Illinois University's graduation rate?
- 49% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Western Illinois University
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis UniversityRomeoville, IL | 71% | 960–1210 | $17,318 | 57% |
| Knox CollegeGalesburg, IL | 71% | 1180–1440 | $19,292 | 73% |
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| Northern Illinois UniversityDekalb, IL | 70% | — | $14,505 | 48% |
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