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Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL·Public·~71% acceptance

Western Illinois University is a public university in Macomb, IL. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 71% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $12,937 per year. About 45% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $54,163 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$12,937/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $28,254
Aid cuts ~$15,317/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.3–3.8
SAT (middle 50%)880–1090
ACT (middle 50%)18–24
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
45%
graduation rate
61%
freshman retention
$43,057
median earnings, 6yr
$54,163
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Western Illinois University's acceptance rate?
Western Illinois University admits about 71% of applicants.
How much does Western Illinois University cost?
At Western Illinois University, the average net price after aid is about $12,937 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $28,254 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Western Illinois University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 880–1090 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT.
What are Western Illinois University's application deadlines?
Western Illinois University's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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