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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL
2.8Above Average
75%
Open Admissions
46%
Graduation
About Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University is a public four-year institution located in Macomb, Illinois. With an enrollment of approximately 4,939 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 75%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 46%. Graduates earn a median salary of $54,163 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $11,592 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
75%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
46%
Enrollment
4,939
Total students
Median Earnings
$54,163
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$14,952
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,952
Per year
Average Net Price
$11,592
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$14,952/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$11,592/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$46,368
10-Year Earnings
$541,630
ROI Multiple
11.7×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Western Illinois University
Student Outcomes
46%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$54k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
4,939
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
