Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
74.96%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Western Illinois University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 74.96%. This means approximately 750 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 4,939 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
74.96%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $14,952 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,952 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $27,828 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $11,592 | State avg: $15,478. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 28.12% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 30.89% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Western Illinois University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$14,952
Room and board
$10,920
Books and supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$1,776
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$27,828
Average net price
$11,592
Average aid coverage
58%
$16,236 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Western Illinois University pays approximately $11,592 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Illinois average of $15,478 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Western Illinois University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Illinois and national averages.
Western Illinois University net price
$11,592
Illinois average
$15,478
National average
$17,506
Western Illinois University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $14,952 and average net price at $11,592. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$14,952
Current net price
$11,592
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
44.77%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$54,163
Undergraduates
4,939
10-Year Median Earnings - Western Illinois University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Western Illinois University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Western Illinois University?
Undergraduates
4,939
Completion rate
44.77%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
28.12%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
30.89%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 28.12% of Western Illinois University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 30.89% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Western Illinois University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Western Illinois University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Western Illinois University lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Western Illinois University is listed at 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Western Illinois University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois University | 74.96% | $14,952 | $11,592 | $54,163 |
| University of Notre Dame - | Not available | Not available | Not available | $99,980 |
| Chamberlain University-Illinois | 88.57% | $20,604 | $26,933 | $92,405 |
| University of Chicago | 4.79% | $66,939 | $18,967 | $91,885 |
| Northwestern University | 7.15% | $65,997 | $27,143 | $89,363 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western Illinois University's acceptance rate?
Western Illinois University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 74.96%.
How much is Western Illinois University tuition?
Western Illinois University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $14,952.
What is Western Illinois University's average net price?
Western Illinois University's average net price in the local dataset is $11,592.
What is Western Illinois University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $54,163 for Western Illinois University.
Is Western Illinois University accredited?
Western Illinois University's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Western Illinois University?
The local dataset lists 4,939 undergraduate students at Western Illinois University.
What percentage of Western Illinois University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Western Illinois University in the local dataset is 28.12%.
What is the federal loan rate at Western Illinois University?
The federal loan rate for Western Illinois University in the local dataset is 30.89%.
Where should I verify Western Illinois University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Western Illinois University or the latest official federal education data.