Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Macomb, IL · Remote town |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 4,410 |
| Acceptance rate | 75% |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 45% |
| First-year retention | 59% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $28,254 |
| Application fee | $30 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Criminal justice & security, Business, Liberal arts & general studies, Health professions & nursing, Communications.
Strongest majors at Western Illinois
- Public policy & social work at Western Illinois: #134 of 406 schools, score 61/100, about 31 graduates a year
- Sociology & anthropology at Western Illinois: #309 of 580 schools, score 53/100, about 24 graduates a year
- Computer science at Western Illinois: #369 of 691 schools, score 48/100, about 30 graduates a year
- Nursing at Western Illinois: #223 of 388 schools, score 55/100, about 29 graduates a year
- Political science & IR at Western Illinois: #398 of 687 schools, score 45/100, about 16 graduates a year
- Biology at Western Illinois: #407 of 692 schools, score 49/100, about 42 graduates a year
- Health & pre-med fields at Western Illinois: #324 of 543 schools, score 54/100, about 56 graduates a year
- Communications & media at Western Illinois: #360 of 592 schools, score 51/100, about 57 graduates a year
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