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Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University is a public university in a remote town with 5,025 students and a 71% acceptance rate.

Macomb, Illinois · Public · Town, remote · 5,025 students

NCAA Division I · Ohio Valley Conference

Admission rate

71%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$12,937

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

45%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

59%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$54,163

10 years after entry

Students

5,025

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$6,941
$30,001–48,000$8,787
$48,001–75,000$12,062
$75,001–110,000$16,294
Over $110,000$19,701

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreWestern Illinois University courseCredits
Chemistry3Chem 2014 credits
Physics 13Phys Elective 3
Computer Science A3CS Elective 3
Physics 23Phys Elective 3
Computer Science Principles3CS Elective 3
Art History3Arth Elective 3 Fine Arts
2-D Art and Design3Art Elective 1
3-D Art and Design3Art Elective 1
Show all 10 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Chemistry3Chem 2014 credits
Physics 13Phys Elective 3
Computer Science A3CS Elective 3
Physics 23Phys Elective 3
Computer Science Principles3CS Elective 3
Art History3Arth Elective 3 Fine Arts
2-D Art and Design3Art Elective 1
3-D Art and Design3Art Elective 1
Drawing3Art Elective 1
English Lit and Composition3Eng Elective 3

Source: wiu.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration165
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other134
Psychology72
Agriculture62
Elementary Education and Teaching51
Speech Communication and Rhetoric42
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse39
Biology/Biological Sciences36
Show the other 51 majors
Accounting35
Music Performance32
Business Administration and Management30
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management26
Sociology23
Social Work22
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other20
Art/Art Studies18
Finance17
Computer and Information Sciences16
Information Technology16
Marketing/Marketing Management15
Exercise Science and Kinesiology15
Fire Services Administration14
History13
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management13
Engineering Technologies/Technicians13
Mechanical Engineering12
Political Science and Government12
Chemistry, Other11
Communication Sciences and Disorders10
English Language and Literature10
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching10
Special Education and Teaching8
Anthropology8
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration7
Construction Management7
Physics6
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other6
Visual and Performing Arts, Other6
Dietetics/Dietitian5
Health/Health Care Administration/Management5
Chemistry5
Foreign Languages and Literatures5
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance5
Fine/Studio Arts4
Meteorology4
Electrical and Electronics Engineering4
Business/Managerial Economics3
Public Health Education and Promotion3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts2
Geographic Information Science and Cartography2
Geology/Earth Science2
Mathematics2
Civil Engineering2
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching2
Engineering1
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1
Economics1
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Ohio Valley Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Ohio Valley Conference

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, remote

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Macomb, IL

26,662 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

General Downing - Peoria International (PIA)

Nearest hub airport

St Louis Lambert International (STL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 3.3 of 20

Elevation

663 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

16°F

July high

86°F

Annual snowfall

10.5 in

Days at 90°F or higher

26 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$720 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division I, similar size