Western Illinois University is a medium-sized, public, four-year University that emphasizes culture, research and citizenship located in the town of Macomb, IL. It is known for Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, General Studies and Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities.
Western Illinois University
place 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455
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web Web: http://www.wiu.edu/No alternative names found
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Accreditation
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| Institution | Accreditation Agency | Status | First Accredited | Next Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Illinois University | Higher Learning Commission | Accredited | 1913-01-01 | 2021-08-31 |
The complete list of accredited programs and locations for Western Illinois University is available for members.
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.
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Links
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- 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
Rankings
- State Rankings#1 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Illinois emphasizing Culture #1 in Public colleges in Illinois emphasizing Culture #1 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Illinois emphasizing Religion #2 in Public colleges in Illinois emphasizing Religion #4 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Illinois emphasizing Leadership #6 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Illinois emphasizing Citizenship #6 in colleges in Illinois emphasizing Culture #6 in 4-year or above colleges in Illinois emphasizing Culture #10 in Public, 4-year or above colleges in Illinois emphasizing Research
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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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Student Centeredness
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Student Services
Students with disabilities:
6% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
6% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
‘Disability’ can include blindness or visual impairment that cannot be corrected by wearing glasses; hearing impairment (e.g., deaf or hard of hearing); orthopedic or mobility impairment; speech or language impairment; learning, mental, emotional, or psychiatric condition (e.g., serious learning disability, depression, ADD, or ADHD); or other health impairment or problem.
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Bachelor’s degree
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Master’s degree
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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 |
|---|---|
| Football Men’s | 112 |
| Soccer Men’s | 36 |
| Baseball Men’s | 32 |
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| Graduate | face | face |
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Tuition for Western Illinois University is in the 28.5 percentile of all colleges and universities, which we classify as affordable.
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