Overview

Western Illinois University is a University institution located in Macomb, IL, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1 University Circle
Macomb, IL  61455-1390
United States

Contact Phone: 309-298-1414

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Agriculture, General
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Statistics
Business/managerial Economics
Construction Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Logistics, Materials, And Supply Chain Management
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Learning Sciences
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Dietetics/dietitian
Health/health Care Administration/management
Public Health Education And Promotion
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Meteorology
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Fire Services Administration
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Geographic Information Science And Cartography
Geography
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music Performance, General
Music, Other
Visual And Performing Arts, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7,156

Applied

5,187

Accepted

5,394

Enrolled

Female Admissions

4,442

Females Applied

3,363

Females Accepted

76%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,714

Males Applied

1,824

Males Accepted

67%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.45

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Financial Aid

12,861

Avg. Financial Aid Package

17,090

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

14,863

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,225

Avg. Loan Aid

3,988

Avg. Grant Aid

9,952

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

42.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

10%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

5,394

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

13%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.38%
Black or African American	20.69%
White or Caucasian	58.77%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.15%
Asian	1.21%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.13%
Two or more races	2.86%
Other	1.65%

Gender

Male (43.51%)

Female (56.49%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	51%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Family Weekend, Homecoming and Rocky After Dark/First Night

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association, Black Student Association, University Union Board, RockyTHON Dance Marathon and Inter Hall Council

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football		Division 1
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse		No	No
Rugby	No	No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	No	No
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Bowling	No	No	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 1
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 1
Indoor Track		Division 1	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field		Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Water Polo		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

505

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 443

Part-time - 62

Male - 268

Female - 237