Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
Western Illinois University is a public university located in Macomb, IL, serving approximately 4,939 students. It has an acceptance rate of 75%.
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Tuition
$14,952
Acceptance
74.96%
Students
6,987
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,952
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,952
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,920
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,920
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
45%
Freshman Retention
59%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
74.96%
SAT range
865 - 1087
ACT range
16 - 25
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
6,987
Undergrads
4,939
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
34
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
21
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.81
Property Rate / 1,000
2.02
Area Crime
Low risk
Area Match
Macomb
Violent Rate / 100k
135
Property Rate / 100k
1,044
Location
Institution does not report this
Macomb, IL 61455
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