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Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$43,057

Acceptance Rate

75%

Graduation Rate

46%

Annual Tuition

$14,952

At a Glance

Total Students

4,939

Retention Rate

59%

Faculty Ratio

14

Financial Aid

31%

Median Debt

$25,251

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Western Illinois University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university enrolls 4,939 students. The in-state tuition is $14,952. The median debt for graduates is $25,251, and 30.9% of students receive financial aid.

Graduation rates at Western Illinois University are 46.2%, with a retention rate of 58.7%. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $41,243. Five years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $43,057, and ten years after graduation, alumni earn a median of $54,163.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$41k

1 YEAR

$43k

5 YEARS

$54k

10 YEARS

Top 59% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Western Illinois University alumni earn a median salary of $41,243. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $43,057. Ten years after graduation, the median salary reaches $54,163. The median debt for graduates is $25,251.

Western Illinois University has a student body of 4,939 students. The university has a 75% acceptance rate and a 46.2% graduation rate. The retention rate is 58.7%. The in-state tuition is $14,952. A total of 30.9% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Macomb, Illinois

Macomb, IL 61455

Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, Illinois. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Western Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 75.0%.