Western Illinois University
1 University CircleMacomb, IL 61455
(309) 295-1414
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 13339
Type: Public 4-year or above
Main Website: www.wiu.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $11,471.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $24,488.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $28,575.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 82% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 44% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,386.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 40% |
| Average state aid | $4,333.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 49% |
| Average institutional aid | $2,709.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 69% |
| Average student loan | $7,565.00 |
- Degrees
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- DOCTOR’S DEGREE - RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP
- POSTBACCALAUREATE CERTIFICATE
- Majors
- Accounting
- African-american/Black Studies
- Agriculture
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Art/art Studies
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Statistics
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Chemistry
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
- Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Construction Management
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Economics
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering
- Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields
- Engineering Technology
- English Language and Literature
- Environmental Science
- Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Finance
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Fire Services Administration
- Foreign Languages and Literatures
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- Geology/Earth Science
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator Production
- Health Teacher Education
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History
- Homeland Security, law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- Information Technology
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences Studies and Humanities
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
- Management Information Systems
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mathematics
- Meteorology
- Museology/Museum Studies
- Music
- Music Performance
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Public Health Education and Promotion
- Radio and Television
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- School Psychology
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Women's Studies
- Zoology/Animal Biology
- African-american/Black Studies
Western Illinois University Scholarships
Alfred J. Lindsey Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for junior, seniors or graduate students attending Western Illinois University with an interest in writing. Selection based on academic achievement, writing ability (10 page minimum) and potential. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Dr. John Castle Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Western Illinois University who are majoring in English. Applicants must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and minimum ACT score of 26/27. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Ruth Russell Memorial Scholarship in Geography
Scholarship for full-time juniors or seniors attending Western Illinois University who are majoring in Geography. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, completed 60 credit hours with at least 9 credit hours in Geography. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Fellheimer Internship to the Blind & Print Handicapped
Annual internship for freshmen or sophomores attending Western Illinois University who hold a valid Illinois driver's license. Applicants must work 20 hours a week. Due date and number of awards may vary. Renewable. more...
F.H. Currens Memorial Award
Scholarship for seniors attending Western Illinois University who are majoring in Chemistry. Selection based on academic achievement and potential. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Illinois Scholarships
Gladwyn L. Barrett Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Illinois University who are majoring in Physics. Selection based on academic achievement. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Charles Shapiro Education Tuition Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Roosevelt University enrolled in the College of Education. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Transportation Club of Decatur Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate student attending Richland Community College full-time, majoring in Business or Accounting. Selection is based on financial need. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and recipients are required to attend the annual Transportation Club meeting in October. more...
Prairie Fire Scholarship
Scholarship for residents of the Kankakee Community College district who are undergraduate students attending Kankakee Community College majoring in Fine Arts. Students must enroll in a course in the humanities area and have completed a minimum of one course in composition, art or performance at KCC. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and be a U.S. citizen. more...
Phi Delta Kappa Prospective Teacher Award
Scholarship for seniors attending Millikin University planning to pursuing a career in Teaching. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement, and commitment and potential as a future teacher. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
M. C. Hayes Endowed Scholarship Fund
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students at Northern Illinois University. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, financial need, and file the FAFSA, IVF, and blue card. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Carol Jacobson Remembrance Fund
Scholarship for juniors attending Western Illinois University who are majoring in Special Education. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Harold Warren Memorial Golf Award
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Western Illinois University who will/are participating on the school's golf team. Preference given to applicants from Macomb County. Due date and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Tiny Hill Music Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Millikin University pursuing studies in Music. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Spoon River Valley Conservation & Sportsman Association Scholarship
Scholarship for Fulton County, Illinois residents who are undergraduate students attending Western Illinois University and are majoring in Agriculture. Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 GPA. Number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...