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Western Illinois University Scholarships

1 University Circle Tuition In/Out-State: $8,079 / $11,027 Total Fall Enrollment: 13,331
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

  • 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%

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    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
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    No set date
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    -

  • Western Illinois University Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    -
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Macomb-IL/WIU-Admissions/92174674336
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://www.student.services.wiu.edu/virtualTour/
    Enable Regional Events
    -

    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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A. B. Roberts Scholarship

Scholarship Description
Established by Mrs. Mary Palmer in memory of Charles L. Palmer and awarded to students planning to major in the field of Journalism.  Preference is given to students on the basis of financial need, educational promise, and an interest in Journalism as a career.
Amount
$500
Number of Awards
-
Renewable
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Renewal Criteria
-

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