Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$11.6k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
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?
Sticker price$25,872
Net price (after aid)$11,592
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$6,968
$30k – $48k$7,391
$48k – $75k$11,608
$75k – $110k$16,515
$110k+$17,621
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$54,163
Median debt at graduation$25,251
Est. monthly loan payment$268
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.1×Graduates earn about 2.1× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants28%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans31%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
45%
Freshman Retention
59%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Out-of-state value
$15k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$15k
Net price
$11.6k
below avg
Pell
28%
Median debt
$25.3k
Earnings (10y)
$54.2k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
AgricultureCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
CybersecurityData Science
Education
Special EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
PhilosophyHistory
Health Sciences
Pre-MedPhysical Therapy
Admissions
Acceptance rate
75%
SAT range
865 - 1087
ACT range
16 - 25
Campus & Student Life
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About Western Illinois University
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- Where is Western Illinois University located?
- Western Illinois University is located in Macomb, IL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Western Illinois University?
- Western Illinois University is a public university based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Western Illinois University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Western Illinois University is approximately 75%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Western Illinois University?
- Western Illinois University's published in-state tuition is approximately $14,952 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Western Illinois University?
- Western Illinois University reports total enrollment of approximately 6,987 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Western Illinois University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Western Illinois University.
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