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Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL

Overview

  • Type
    4-year • Public
  • Campus Life
    Medium • Rural
  • Average Per Year After Aid
    $11K
  • SAT Range
    860–1140
  • Graduation Rate
    47%

Western Illinois University is a medium, 4-year, public university. This coed college is located in a large town in a rural setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and certificate degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 75% and a graduation rate of 47%.

From the Institution

About Western Illinois University Western is the perfect size university, with physical resources such as crime labs, nursing simulation areas, an Emergency Operations Center, and performance spaces that will be enhanced by our new $120 million Center for the Performing Arts. And we are small enough to provide a personalized education, where professors know your name and making friends is easy. WIU focuses on student learning to prepare students for careers or graduate school study. Students will learn in small classes with faculty whose primary purpose is to teach. Faculty also do research and undergraduate students have access to professors in support of their research. Scholarships, an Honors College and undergraduate research opportunities make Western a superb option for high-achieving students looking for their new college home. WIU offers an outstanding variety of in-demand undergraduate and graduate programs, integrated programs, pre-professional programs, and certificate programs. Students receive practical education through internships, hands-on work with faculty and excellent career preparation services.

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College Board Code
1900
Application Types Accepted
  • Common Application
  • Online through college's own website
Fee Waiver Info
Apply for free: no waiver required.

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Contact Information

Important Dates

Dates are subject to change so confirm important deadlines by visiting the college’s website.

August 1
Regular Application Due
August 1
Financial Aid Application Due

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