Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL · Town · 4,410 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Macomb, IL, 61455 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
STL · St. Louis
120 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$28,254
Out-of-state COA
$28,254
Avg net price
$12,937
Room & board
$11,320
In-state tuition
$15,264
Out-of-state tuition
$15,264
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$6,941
$30–48k
$8,787
$48–75k
$12,062
$75–110k
$16,294
$110k+
$19,701
Admissions
Admit rate
71%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
Western Illinois University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
45%
1st-yr retention
61%
Transfer-out rate
31%
Consumer completion
57%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
49%
Transferred
32%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
18%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,057
Median earnings (10yr)
$54,163
Median debt
$25,251
Monthly loan payment
$268
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,785–$28,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$40,000
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
12
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
38%
Median family income
$36,222
Independent students
17%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
21.0
Part-time students
15%
Race & ethnicity
White
58%
Hispanic
12%
Black
19%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
4%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,057
10 years after entry
$54,163
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Institutional
Endowment
$97M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
85%
Avg faculty salary
$10,238/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,650
Federal loan rate
32%
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