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Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL · Town · 4,410 students
4
Year
Public
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
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Admission Rate
71%
Cost of Attendance
$28,254
per academic year
Graduation Rate
45%
Median Earnings
$54,163
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$25,251
at graduation
Enrollment
4,410
Medium (3k–10k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$15,264
Out-of-state tuition
$15,264
Room & board
$11,320
Avg net price
$12,937
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%
Outcomes
Graduation rate
45%
1st-yr retention
61%
Consumer completion
57%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,057
Median earnings (10yr)
$54,163
Median debt
$25,251
Monthly loan payment
$268
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
28%
First-generation
38%
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
Criminal Justice and Corrections197
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities120
Agriculture, General79
Psychology, General58
Business Administration, Management and Operations48
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods45
Biology, General42
Communication and Media Studies37
Social Work31
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing29
Accounting and Related Services27
Computer and Information Sciences, General26
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness25
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management23
Marketing20
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other19
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$10,238/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,650
Federal loan rate
32%