College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
75%
Enrollment
4,939
Graduation Rate
45%
Student-Faculty Ratio
13:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,163
Retention Rate
59%
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,952
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,952
Avg Net Price
$11,592
Room & Board
$10,920
Total COA
$27,828
Median Debt
$25,251
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$6,968
$30,001–48,000
$7,391
$48,001–75,000
$11,608
$75,001–110,000
$16,515
$110,001+
$17,621
Pell Grant Rate: 28%
Federal Loan Rate: 31%
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Sticker Price$25,872
Estimated Net Price$11,592 (avg)
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Western Illinois University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
45%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,163
Retention Rate
59%
Median Debt
$25,251
Top Programs
Criminal Justice
19.4%
Business & Marketing
12.8%
Agriculture
7.2%
Education
5.2%
Health Professions
5.1%
Psychology
5.0%
Communication
4.9%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
4.3%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.3%
Biology
3.8%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 291 | $57,113 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 169 | $42,666 |
| Agriculture, General | 94 | $49,139 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 80 | $52,505 |
| Biology, General | 78 | $43,958 |
| Psychology, General | 77 | $39,411 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 53 | $46,791 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 51 | $39,057 |
| Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management | 48 | $38,437 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 45 | $60,157 |
| Fire Protection | 40 | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 39 | $62,291 |
| Social Work | 39 | $43,139 |
| Music | 38 | $42,061 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 35 | $52,779 |
Demographics
Men 41%Women 59%
White
56.1%
Black
20.9%
Hispanic
12.5%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More
3.2%
International
3.9%
Application Info
Deadlines
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App Fee (Domestic)$30
App Fee (International)$50
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.