# Western Illinois University

> Western Illinois University's acceptance rate is 71.2% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 7,156 applicants). It is a public university in Macomb, IL, with 4,410 students. The average net price after grants is $10,018 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 49.4%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $57,175.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/western-illinois-university-3228
- Location: Macomb, IL, United States
- Setting: Remote town
- Control: Public
- Classification: Master's university
- Official website: https://www.wiu.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 149772
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 7,156 |
| Admitted | 5,187 |
| Acceptance rate | 71.2% |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $15,466 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $15,466 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $10,018 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 30.4% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 49.4% |
| First-year retention rate | 61.4% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $57,175 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 4,410 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Western Illinois University acceptance rate for 2026?

Western Illinois University admitted 71.2% of 7,156 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is Western Illinois University tuition?

Tuition at Western Illinois University is $15,466 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $10,018 a year.

### What is the average net price at Western Illinois University?

The average net price at Western Illinois University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $10,018 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Western Illinois University?

49.4% of first-time, full-time students at Western Illinois University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Western Illinois University?

The closest matches are Eastern Illinois University, Northeastern Illinois University, and Northern Illinois University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

## Related pages

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- [Western Illinois University Earnings by Major](https://www.collegesref.com/college/western-illinois-university-3228/outcomes)
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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/western-illinois-university-3228. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.