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Western Illinois University

Public Macomb, IL · Town · Great Lakes · 93% data reported · Agent Insights
45%
Graduation Rate
$54,163
Earnings (10yr)
$12,937
Net Price
71%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Western Illinois University has an enrollment of 4,410 students and an acceptance rate of 71%. This makes it an accessible option for many prospective students seeking a degree in a supportive environment.

The Chetty/Opportunity Insights data is not available for Western Illinois University, but graduates earn a median income of $54,163 ten years after enrollment. This figure suggests that many students find pathways to solid employment after completing their degrees, contributing to their economic mobility.

The net price for students is $12,937, with a median debt of $25,251. About 28% of students receive Pell Grants, indicating that the university serves a diverse population, including those from lower-income backgrounds. Students in programs such as Criminal Justice, Business & Marketing, and Education tend to thrive here, finding both personal and professional fulfillment.

Rankings

How Western Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation45%Earnings 10yr$54KNet Price$13KRetention61%Median Debt$25KPell Grant Rate28%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$7K$0-30K$9K$30-48K$12K$48-75K$20K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%477.2%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%2419.9%MOBILITY115.48%

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,264
In-State Tuition
$15,264
Out-of-State
$12,937
Avg Net Price
$25,251
Median Debt
28%
Pell Grant Rate
32%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$6,941
Family Income $0–$30K
$8,787
Family Income $30K–$48K
$12,062
Family Income $48K–$75K
$19,701
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$43,057
6 Years After Entry
$48,456
8 Years
$54,163
10 Years
0.47x
Debt-to-Earnings
69%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$43,057 6yr $48,456 8yr $54,163 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

115.48%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
2419.9%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
477.2%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$93,400
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.56
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
0.00
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
6.7%
Volunteering Rate
0.99
Support Ratio
Community support

Innovation

Data: Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data

0.166%
Inventor Rate
15
Total Patents
56
Total Citations

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 71%
Retention Rate 61%
Full-Time Faculty 85%
Faculty Salary (mo) $10,238
Diversity Index 0.61
First-Gen Students 38%

Top Programs

Criminal Justice 17%
Business & Marketing 13%
Humanities 12%
Psychology 6%
Education 6%
Health Professions 6%
Visual & Performing Arts 6%
Communications 6%