Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL · Public · 4,410 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $6,941 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $8,787 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $12,062 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $16,294 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,701 |
| All incomes (average) | $12,937 |
Sticker tuition: $15,264 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 71%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 28%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 45%
- Freshman retention
- 61%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $54,163
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,251
- International undergrads
- 194 (3.9%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Criminal Justice16%
Business13%
Education10%
Psychology6%
Agriculture6%
Health & Nursing6%
Social Sciences5%
Communications & Media4%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science3%
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