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For Educators: Military Resources

Western Illinois University

Tuition
14,572
Students
8,213
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Remote | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

8,213

Graduation Rate

45%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate71.18%

Apply

8,674

Accepted

6,174

Attend

634

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$30

Graduate

$30

Test Scores

SAT Range

N/A

ACT Range

N/A

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$14,572

Out-of-State

$14,572

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,230

State/Local Grants

$8,346

Institutional/Scholarships

$7,553

Graduate

In-State

$13,683

Out-of-State

$13,683

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$12,744

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$11,320

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Personal Expenses

$1,772

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

106

Average Assistance

$5,939

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

30

Average Assistance

$1,286

Academics

Graduation Rate45%

Student Faculty Ratio18:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Psychology, General
  • Agriculture, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Statistics, General
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Student Body

Students Enrolled8,213

Undergraduate

5,706

Graduate

2,507

Full-Time

72%

Part-Time

28%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Basketball

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.