

Western Illinois University is a medium-sized, public, four or more years University that emphasizes character, religion and career located in the town of Macomb, IL. It is known for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, General Studies and Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
Western Illinois University
place 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455
phone Phone: (309) 295-1414
web Web: http://www.wiu.eduNo alternative names found
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Accreditation
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Agency | Type / Program | ||
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Campus | Status | Initial Accreditation date | |
Western Illinois University | Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs | ||
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1961 |
Western Illinois University | Audiology (AUD) – Graduate degree programs | ||
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1975 |
Western Illinois University at Naperville Police Department | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 1978 |
Western Illinois University at Sherrard Community School District | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 1979 |
Western Illinois University | Didactic Program in Dietetics | ||
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Preaccredited | 1979 |
Western Illinois University Quad Cities | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 1987 |
Western Illinois University at Department of Corrections | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2001 |
Western Illinois University at Springfield Police Academy | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2001 |
Western Illinois University at Abingdon Senior High School | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2009 |
Western Illinois University | Theatre (THEA) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs | ||
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 2009 |
Caxton Block | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2009 |
Western Illinois University | Art and Design (ART) – Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs | ||
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 2010 |
Western Illinois University at Lombard Police Substation | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2010 |
Western Illinois University at Ridgeview Elementary School | Institutional Accreditation | ||
Higher Learning Commission | Institutional | Accredited | 2010 |
Accreditors certify that the institution upholds high academic standards, and acts with integrity towards its students. Most institutions are reviewed on a 10-year cycle, with follow-up reviews at the 5-year mark.
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
Links
Every college reports annually to the US Department of Education, and is required by law to provide information that will enhance transparency for the prospective student or parent. These links are listed here, if they are available.
- Application: wiu.edu/admissions/apply_now/
- Admissions: www.wiu.edu/admissions/
- Financial Aid: www.wiu.edu/student_services/financial_aid/
- ADA Information: www.wiu.edu/student_services/disability_resource_center/
- Veterans: www.wiu.edu/student_services/veterans/
- Athletics: www.wiu.edu/clery/gradrates.php
- Net Price calculator: www.wiu.edu/student_services/financial_aid/netPriceCalculator.php
short_textMission
Western Illinois University empowers students, faculty, and staff to lead dynamic and diverse communities. We provide student-centered undergraduate and graduate programs characterized by innovative teaching, research, and service, grounded in interdisciplinary, regional and global perspectives. We engage our students in educational opportunities guided by a professional and diverse faculty and staff in collaboration with alumni and community partners.
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sportSports
Western Illinois University is in NCAA Division I-Football Championship Subdivision. The largest three sports are:
The complete list of sports at Western Illinois University is available for members.
Sport | Total Athletes |
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Football Men’s | 112 |
Soccer Men’s | 36 |
Baseball Men’s | 32 |
The complete list of sports at Western Illinois University is available for members.
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