What Western Illinois costs
Western Illinois University charges $15,264 a year in published tuition and fees, about $7,632 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $28,254 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $11,990 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into Western Illinois
For fall 2024, Western Illinois University received 8,674 applications and admitted 6,174 students, and 634 enrolled as first-years.
What Western Illinois students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Western Illinois University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement Administration | 165 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | 134 |
| Psychology | 72 |
| Agriculture | 62 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 51 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 42 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 39 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 36 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Western Illinois
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Knox College, Galesburg, Illinois: about 37 miles away
- Illinois College, Jacksonville, Illinois: about 56 miles away
- Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois: about 58 miles away
Colleges like Western Illinois
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri: 4,378 undergraduates
- Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas: 4,210 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–River Falls, River Falls, Wisconsin: 4,205 undergraduates
- Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, Illinois: 4,188 undergraduates
- University of Nebraska at Kearney, Kearney, Nebraska: 4,088 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Western Illinois University's acceptance rate? 71.2% for fall 2024: 6,174 of 8,674 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Western Illinois University? $15,264 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Western Illinois University? About 4,400 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Western Illinois University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Western Illinois University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Western Illinois University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
