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Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University Leathernecks
Western Illinois University Leathernecks
1 University Circle
Macomb, Illinois 61455
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Western Illinois University

1 University Circle
Macomb, Illinois 61455
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Western Illinois University at a Glance

Western Illinois University is a large public college located in the remote town of Macomb, Illinois. Currently, there are roughly 15,509 students enrolled, 50% of which are male and 50% female. Athletically, Western Illinois University is an NCAA I school and is part of the The Summit League.

General Information

Student Count:15,509
Gender Ratio:50% Male, 50% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's
School Setting:Large four-year, primarily residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Remote Town
School Type:Public State College
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$6,779
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$10,168
Yearly Room:$4,612
Yearly Board:$3,030
In-state Cost (On Campus):$21,692
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$25,081

Contact Info

General Phone:(309) 295-1414
Athletic Phone:(309) 298-1106

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:4,400 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:Not Reported
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:Yes

Western Illinois University Admissions & Academics

On average, Western Illinois University has around 8,331 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Not required
Class Rank:Recommended
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Recommended
Life Experience:Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:8,331
Male Applicants:3,750
Female Applicants:4,581
% Male Applicants:45%
% Female Applicants:55%
Total Admitted:5,301
Admitted Males:2,323
Admitted Females:2,978
% Admitted Males:44%
% Admitted Females:56%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:N/A
Percent Who Submit SAT:N/A
ACT Scores Submitted:1,596
Percent Who Submit ACT:97%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:N/A
25th% Math:N/A
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:N/A
75th% Reading:N/A
75th% Math:N/A
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:N/A

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:18
25th% Math:17
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:19
75th% Reading:23
75th% Math:24
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:23

Western Illinois University Athletics
"Home of the Leathernecks"

General Leathernecks Sports Info

Division:NCAA I
Conference:The Summit League
Team Colors:Purple and Gold
Stadium Name:Hanson Field
Stadium Capacity:15,368
Gym Name:Not Available
Gym Capacity:5,312

Leathernecks Contact Info

Phone:(309) 295-1414
Athletic Phone:(309) 298-1106
Website:http://www.wiu.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.goleathernecks.com

Western Illinois University Campus & Student Body

Western Illinois University offers a total of 57 different majors and 3 degree award levels: Bachelor's, Master's and Doctor's.

Student Body Info

Unknown:6.0%
Non-resident:3.6%
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Nat. American:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:Yes
Weekend Classes:Yes
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
AgricultureYes
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYes
Communication & JournalismYesYes
Communication TechnologiesYes
Computer ScienceYesYes
EducationYesYesYes
Engineering TechnologiesYesYes
English & LiteratureYesYes
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYes
Health ProfessionsYesYes
HistoryYesYes
Human SciencesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYesYes
Liberal ArtsYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYes
Military ScienceYes
Parks, Recreation & LeisureYesYes
PhilosophyYes
Physical ScienceYesYes
PsychologyYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYes
Social ScienceYesYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYesYes

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