Western Illinois University is a public 4-year college in Macomb, Illinois with 4,410 undergraduates. It admits 71% of applicants, costs an average of $10,018 a year after grants and graduates 49% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Western Illinois University acceptance rate and admissions
Western Illinois University admitted 71% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Western Illinois University application deadlines 2026-27
Round
Deadline
Rolling admission
Applications reviewed as they arrive
Application fee through the Common App: $30 for U.S. applicants ($50 for international applicants). Confirm dates on Western Illinois University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Western Illinois University tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$15,466
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$11,888
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$28,915
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$10,018
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $10,018 a year after grants and scholarships, $18,897 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Western Illinois University graduation rate, earnings and debt
49%finished within 6 years61%came back for year two30%get a Pell Grant
49% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
Former students earned a median of $57,175 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Students who completed left with a median of $20,168 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Western Illinois University$57,175
Illinois median, public 4-year$60,394
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Western Illinois University$20,168
Illinois median$18,875
U.S. median$19,500
Median debt is 35% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Western Illinois University majors and what graduates earn
Western Illinois University awarded bachelor's degrees in 56 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer and information sciences ($92,824).
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Western Illinois University
37 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Western Illinois University?
Western Illinois University admitted 71% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Western Illinois University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $15,466 for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $10,018 a year in 2024-25.
Is Western Illinois University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Western Illinois University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Western Illinois University?
49% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Western Illinois University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $57,175 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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