Western Illinois University is a public university in Macomb, Illinois. It was founded in 1899 as Western Illinois State Normal School. As the normal school grew, it became Western Illinois State Teachers College.
Source: WikipediaWhat does this school look for?
Annual Applications
7,603
Acceptance
67%
Graduation Rate
46%
Median SAT Score
1050
Median ACT Score
21
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$8,712
Fees (in-state)
$4,392
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$47,500
Employed
93%
What's it like to attend this school?
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
7K
Under-Grads
6K
Graduates
1K
Where will you be attending?
Location
1 University Circle, Macomb IL 61455
On Campus Crime Rates
Property Crime
9 per 100K
Violent Crime
1 per 100K
City Crime Rates
Property Crime
16 per 100K
Violent Crime
4 per 100K
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Who are Western Illinois University's Most influential alumni?
Western Illinois University 's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Literature, Business, and Communications
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