Western Illinois University : Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Western Illinois University is the kind of university that offers students education for four main streams of academic education. This university offers courses in business and technology, fine arts and communication, and many more streams. In addition to this, this university offers 13 degrees for the pre-professionals. Michael Boatman, Mary Matalin, and Tim Walberg are notable alumni of this university.Western Illinois University Highlights

University type	Private
Total student population	8502
Percentages of those students who belong to the international category.	4.38% approximately
Rate of acceptance	57%
Teacher student Ratio	1: 13
Total campuses	50 campuses on the university premises
Scholarships are given by the university	Scholarship of Western Commitment, the presidential scholarship, scholarships of alumni legacy, leatherneck book awards, and many more scholarships.
Official address	Macomb campus 1, University Circle. IL 61455.
Official website	www.wiu.edu

About Campus and Accommodation

Campus features of this University are: Room and meal rates including services are affordable. Professional staff, high-speed internet and 24*7 services are provided. There are not many security costs, monthly expenses or hidden fees like electric bills or water charges. There are 24-hour information counters, computer labs, and laundry facilities. They also provide cleaning and cooking services. They prioritise security and safety. They provide activities and programs by which a student can be a responsible citizen of the world.

Accommodation Type	Charges ( Per Semester in $)
Double WestBrook House	3110.00
Single WestBrook House	3885.00
ResNet (High Speed Internet)	100.00

 

Western Illinois University Global Ranking

Western Illinois University Ranked 207  within 274 colleges globally.  The national ranking of the university is 62  among the 248 national colleges of the USA in 2023. The qs ranking of the University is not available.

Acceptance Rate of the Western Illinois University

The percentage of students accepted by a particular university is known as the acceptance rate of that University. It is acquired by dividing the total number of students by the number of accepted students. The acceptance rate of Western Illinois University is 72.5%.

Top Courses Offered at Western Illinois University

Course	Duration	Fees (USD/Yr)
M.S in Computer Science	2 years	31200
M.S in Engineering & Technology	2 years	31200
M.S in Chemistry	2 years	31200
M.A in Communication	2 years	31200
M.S in instructional design and Technology	2 years	43200
B.S in Dietetics	4 Years	43200

Western Illinois Admission Process

The University follows some sets of rules while taking admission to their offered courses. Those students who are willing to take admission to the university have to submit their application on the official website of the university. The students need to have a minimum 80% GPA score and must have to score 6.0 bands on the IELTS exam. The student also has to submit 30 USD at the time of their admission.  The university selects students based on their marks, rank, and scores in the required exams.  The deadline for the different courses varies from year to year. Generally, the admission takes place between June to August for most of their courses.

Documents Required for Western Illinois University

There is a list of documents that the university wants from the students at the time of their admission.

• All academic certificates
• Official documents have been provided by the University.
• Personal statement on proficiency of the English language
• Updated resume of the student
• Passport
• IELTS and TOEFL certificates
• ACT score and SAT score
•  The letter related to the recommendation.
• Proof related to financial support.

Exam Requirements for Western Illinois University

 Students need to qualify for some exams, especially international students to take admission to the university. Then the university prepares its list as per the score in the exams.

Exams	Requirements of marks in the different exams.
Toefl	73
Ielts	6.0
PTE	49
GMAT (MBA students)	500

 

University Cost of Attendance

The university has a different cost structure for its graduate and undergraduate students.

Cost	Undergraduate semester (USD)
Tuition fees	16700
Room & Boarding fair	10200
Fees	2726
Insurance with regard to health	1684
Books and other  supplies	1200

 

 

 

Cost	Postgraduate semester (USD)
Tuition fees	11250
Room & Boarding fair	7700
Fees	2726
Insurance with regard to health	1684
Books and other  supplies	1200

 

Available Scholarships for Western Illinois University

At this university, students can get various scholarships. The university gives the students a presidential scholarship. This scholarship provides the students with 100% concession in the tuition fees. In addition to this, this university provides scholarships to the grandchildren of the Alumni of the university. This scholarship gives $1500 to the students who are the successors of the alumni of this university. Not only this but also in this university, the students get the scholarship based on their grades. The amount of scholarship varies on their grades. Students get this scholarship under the scholarship scheme of Western Commitment. However, the amount of award of this scholarship fluctuates between $3000, $6000, and $8000. It must be mentioned here that this scholarship is given to eligible students every year. In addition to this, the university gives the scholarship named Leatherneck Book Awards. This scholarship is given to the suppliers of textbooks. The amount of this scholarship is $1200.

Placements at Western Illinois University 

In 2021, 95% of students were employed after graduation receiving an average salary of 35,100 euro per annum. University employers include BDO Seidman, Accenture, Clifton Larson Allen, Deere and company, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, FS Growmark, FBI, the IRS, McGladrey, State Farm and KPMG. Auditors and Accountants starting salaries are between 4100 euros to 60,000 euros depending on the firm's size and Accountancy masters will get higher than 10,000 euros. Bachelor in Information Systems will get a salary between 42,000 euros to 60,000. 

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