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Western Illinois University Teaching Programs

Western Illinois University is a public institution located in Macomb, IL. A Remote Town offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Western Illinois University Rankings

Western Illinois University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#24 of 188	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#79 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#500 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Western Illinois University?

Contact details for Western Illinois University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455
Phone:	3092981414
Website:	www.wiu.edu/
Admissions:	www.wiu.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.wiu.edu/student_success/financial_aid/

How Do I Get Into Western Illinois University?

You can apply to Western Illinois University online at: www.wiu.edu/admissions/apply_now/

Western Illinois University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Western Illinois University

This is what Western Illinois University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Western Illinois University?

Western Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 71%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 10% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Western Illinois University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,475	2,333	67%
Women	5,199	3,841	74%

Can I Afford Western Illinois University?

The average net price after aid at Western Illinois University is $11,592. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,662
In-State Fees	$4,910
Out-of-State Tuition	$9,662
Out-of-State Fees	$4,910
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$14,572
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$14,572

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 19% of students at Western Illinois University receive some form of financial aid (951 students).

Nearly 62% of students at Western Illinois University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $12,943 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,772.

Student Loan Debt

32% of Western Illinois University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,305 per year.

Western Illinois University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,803 students enrolled at Western Illinois University. Western Illinois University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,939 undergraduate students at Western Illinois University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western Illinois University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	69
Black or African American	903
Hispanic	582
White	2,879
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	9
Two or More Races	172
Non-Resident	217

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Western Illinois University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	544
Iowa	27
Missouri	11
Wisconsin	9
Michigan	5

Additionally, approximately 4.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Western Illinois University Graduate Student Diversity

2,048 of Western Illinois University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Western Illinois University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Western Illinois University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	30
Black or African American	157
Hispanic	143
White	1,107
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	30
Non-Resident	514

Online Learning at Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

2,346 undergraduate students at Western Illinois University took at least one online class — of those, 973 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 571 students took at least one online class and 634 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Western Illinois University

These teaching majors are available at Western Illinois University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	53	67	—	120
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	15	11	26
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	10	13	—	25
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	21	—	21
Special Education and Teaching	8	8	—	16
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	13	—	15
Education, General	—	12	—	12
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	—	—	2

Academic Programs at Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Western Illinois University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.