Western Illinois University College Portrait
Western Illinois University1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455-1390
(309) 298-3157
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- Students
Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend WIU.
- Admissions
See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at WIU. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.
- College Costs & Financial Aid
Learn about costs to attend WIU and how much financial aid is typically awarded.
- College Cost Estimator
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- Classes and Campus Life
Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at WIU.
- Student Experiences
Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at WIU – inside and outside the classroom.
- Majors, Graduation and Next Steps
See which majors are most popular at WIU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.
- Student Success & Progress
Discover how many students who start at WIU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.
- Student Learning Outcomes
Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at WIU.
- A Best in the Midwest College
Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?
Typical Undergraduate Costs for 2010-11 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)
Total Typical Cost of Attendance: $18,828
The Western Illinois University Board of Trustees determines tuition and fee schedules for the upcoming school year at the June board meeting.
Out-of-State & Other Costs
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The cost to attend Western Illinois University varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.
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Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?
Scholarships & Grants
- 48% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based grants or scholarships; the average award for the year was $7,998. Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.
Annual Need-Based Loans
- 62% of 2010-11 full-time undergraduates received need-based work-study and/or loans (not including parent loans); the average loan for the year was $4,460. Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.
Percent of 2009-2010 Full-time Beginning Students Receiving Each Type of Financial Aid
NOTE: Students may receive aid from more than one source.
