Western Illinois University College Portrait

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Students
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Admissions
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College Costs & Financial Aid
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Classes and Campus Life
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Student Experiences
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Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
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Student Success & Progress
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Student Learning Outcomes
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"Best Midwestern College"

Undergraduate and Graduate Student Total
Total Students	12,205

Undergraduate Student Demographic Breakdown
Gender
Total Undergraduate Students	10,263

Women	4,960	48%
Men	5,303	52%

Race/Ethnicity
American Indian / Alaskan Native	20	<1%
Asian	86	1%
African American / Black	1,676	16%
Hispanic	718	7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	10	<1%
White	7,019	68%
Two or More Races	182	2%
International	108	1%
Race/Ethnicity Not Reported	444	4%

Geographic Distribution (Degree-Seeking)
Where do WIU undergraduates call home?

Illinois	91%
Other US States & Territories	8%
Other Countries	1%
Residency Unknown	<1%

How old are WIU undergraduates?
Average Age	21
Percent of Undergraduates Age 25 or Older	13%

Low Income Students
% of Undergraduate Students Who Are Low Income Students	41%