Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL · Public · Town campus · 4,410 students

Western Illinois University is a public town college in Macomb, IL, with about 4,410 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Western Illinois University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

71%

Admit rate

$28,254/yr

Cost of attendance

$54,163

Median earnings

45%

Graduation rate

61%

Retention

12:1

Student:faculty

97%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$9,001/yr

$30–48k$8,991/yr

$48–75k$11,969/yr

$75–110k$16,515/yr

$110k+$18,175/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Western Illinois University.