Merit Scholarships Available: |
Amount | F | R | T | G |
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| A. L. Knoblauch Scholarship | $500 | R | |||
| Art Department - New Freshman Scholarship | $500 | R | |||
| Art Department Western Opportunity Scholarship | $1,000 | R | R | ||
| Bartlett Tree Foundation Scholarship | $1,000 | R | R | R | |
| Charles A. Leonard Memorial Continuing Student Scholarship | $500 | R | R | ||
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Western Illinois University Scholarships
| 1 University Circle | Tuition In/Out-State: | $8,079 / $11,027 | Total Fall Enrollment: | 13,331 |
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| Macomb , IL 61455 | Books and Supplies: | $1,150 | Applicants Admitted: | 68% |
| (309) 295-1414 | On-campus Room and Board: | $6,898 | Receiving Aid of Some Type: | 70% |
| www.wiu.edu | Undergraduate Application Fee: | $30 | Receiving Institutional Aid: | 18% , $3,836 on average |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Western Illinois University General Information
Will I get in?- Address
- 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455
- Phone Number
- (309) 295-1414
- Web Address
- www.wiu.edu
- Mission Statement
- Western Illinois University, a community of individuals dedicated to learning, will have a profound and positive impact on our changing world through the unique interaction of instruction, research, and public service as we educate and prepare a diverse student population to thrive in and contribute to our global society.
- Type of School
- Four or more years, Public
- Religious affiliation
- None
- Highest degree offered
- Doctoral
- Calendar
- Semester
- Setting
- Town, remote from an urban area
- Distance learning opportunities
- Yes
Western Illinois University Size
- Total enrollment
- 14,942
- Enrolled full time
- 12,795
- Enrolled part time
- 2,147
- For a 12-month period as of 2007.
Western Illinois University Student Body
- Men enrolled full time
- 6,746
- Women enrolled full time
- 6,049
- American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0%
- Asian/Pacific Islander
- 1%
- Black/Non-Hispanic
- 7%
- Hispanic
- 4%
- White/Non-Hispanic
- 80%
- Non-Resident Alien
- 2%
- Race/ethnicity unknown
- 6%
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Western Illinois University Admission Basics
- Admissions office phone number
- -
- Open admission policy
- No
- Undergraduate Application fee
- $30
- Applied
- 8,203
- Admitted
- 5,594
- Enrolled
- 1,957
- Admitted %
- 68%
Western Illinois University Admission factors
- Admission test scores
- Required
- Secondary school GPA
- Required
- Secondary school rank
- Required
- Secondary school record
- Required
- TOEFL
- Required
- Completion of college preparatory program
- Recommended
- Recommendations
- Neither required nor recommended
- Formal demonstration of competencies
- Neither required nor recommended
Western Illinois University Admission statistics
- Students submitting SAT
- -
- SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
- -
- SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
- -
- SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
- -
- SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
- -
- Students submitting ACT
- 99%
- ACT Composite 25th percentile score
- 19
- ACT Composite 75th percentile score
- 23
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Western Illinois University Cost
- In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
- $8,079
- Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
- $11,027
- Books and Supplies
- $1,150
- On-campus room and board
- $6,898
- Off-campus room and board
- -
Western Illinois University Financial Aid
- Students Receiving Aid
- 70%
- Receiving Federal Grants
- 22% , $3,675 on average
- Receiving Institutional Aid
- 18% , $3,836 on average
- Receiving Student Loans
- 57% , $4,395 on average
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Western Illinois University Programs & Majors
Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor Master African-American/Black Studies 7 0 Women's Studies 11 0 Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master Biology/Biological Sciences, General 98 16 Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master Accounting 51 7 Business Administration and Management, General 81 47 Business/Managerial Economics 7 0 Construction Management 49 0 Finance, General 60 0 Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 10 0 Logistics and Materials Management 28 0 Management Information Systems, General 12 0 Marketing/Marketing Management, General 50 0 Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 137 0 Journalism 36 0 Radio and Television 41 5 Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services Bachelor Master Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production 34 0 Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master Computer and Information Sciences, General 17 37 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications 1 0 Education Bachelor Master Bilingual and Multilingual Education 12 0 College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 0 21 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 27 Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 0 0 Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 56 Educational/Instructional Media Design 17 36 Elementary Education and Teaching 165 30 Health Teacher Education 6 15 Reading Teacher Education 0 47 Secondary Education and Teaching 0 5 Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education 0 12 Special Education and Teaching, General 32 5 Superintendency and Educational System Administration 0 27 Engineering Technologies/Technicians Bachelor Master Industrial Technology/Technician 0 0 Manufacturing Technology/Technician 23 8 English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master English Language and Literature, General 48 23 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Bachelor Master Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 107 0 Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master French Language and Literature 4 0 Spanish Language and Literature 17 0 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor Master Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1 0 Communication Disorders, General 16 31 Health/Health Care Administration/Management 9 0 History Bachelor Master History, General 52 9 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor Master Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other 31 0 Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 220 0 Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master Mathematics, General 18 6 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master Gerontology 0 0 Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor Master Kinesiology and Exercise Science 82 6 Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 79 15 Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0 20 Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master Philosophy 10 0 Physical Sciences Bachelor Master Chemistry, General 4 16 Geology/Earth Science, General 6 0 Meteorology 6 0 Physics, General 7 3 Psychology Bachelor Master Psychology, General 102 14 School Psychology 0 11 Public Administration and Social Service Professions Bachelor Master Community Organization and Advocacy 0 0 Social Work 56 0 Security and Protective Services Bachelor Master Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 379 38 Social Sciences Bachelor Master Economics, General 10 12 Geography 6 3 Political Science and Government, General 39 9 Sociology 57 10 Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master Art/Art Studies, General 18 0 Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 10 7 Fine/Studio Arts, General 6 0 Music Performance, General 21 0 Music, General 16 9 Visual and Performing Arts, Other 4 0 -
Western Illinois University Deadlines
- Early decision deadline
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- Early action deadline
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- College will notify student of early decision by
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- College will notify student of early action by
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- Priority application deadline
- May 15th
- Financial aid priority deadline
- Feb 15th
- Regular application deadline
- No closing date
- Fall application deadline
- Mar 1st
- SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
- May 15th
- SAT Subject score report due
- -
- Financial aid deadline
- -
- Transfer priority application deadline
- May 15th
- Transfer priority financial aid deadline
- Jan 31st
- Transfer application closing date
- Rolling admission
- Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
- -
- College will notify student by
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- College will notify student of transfer decision by
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- College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
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- Student must reply to acceptance by
- No set date
- Student must reply to financial aid decision by
- -
- Deadline for housing deposit
- -
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Western Illinois University Admin Settings
- College Profile Override
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- Application Link
- -
- Scholarship Calculator Link
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- Facebook Link
- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Macomb-IL/WIU-Admissions/92174674336
- Twitter Username
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- Virtual Tour Link
- http://www.student.services.wiu.edu/virtualTour/
- Enable Regional Events
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Western Illinois University Sports
- National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
- Football program
- Yes
- Basketball program
- Yes
- Baseball program
- Yes
- Cross country/track program
- Yes
Western Illinois University Military Programs
- ROTC
- Yes
- Army
- Yes
- Navy
- No
- Air Force
- No
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