# Western Illinois University

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## Overview

- **Location:** Macomb, IL
- **Type:** Public
- **Setting:** Town
- **Region:** Great Lakes
- **Enrollment:** 4,410
- **Predominant Degree:** Bachelor's

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.

## Admissions

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Acceptance Rate | 71% |
| SAT Average | N/A |
| ACT Midpoint | N/A |

## Cost & Aid

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

### Net Price by Family Income

| Family Income | Net Price |
|--------------|----------|
| $0-$30K | $6,941 |
| $30K-$48K | $8,787 |
| $48K-$75K | $12,062 |
| $75K-$110K | N/A |
| $110K+ | $19,701 |

## Outcomes

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Graduation Rate | 45% |
| Retention Rate | 61% |
| Earnings (6yr) | $43,057 |
| Earnings (8yr) | $48,456 |
| Earnings (10yr) | $54,163 |
| Debt-to-Earnings | 0.47x |
| Loan Repayment (3yr) | N/A |

## Social Mobility (Opportunity Insights)

Data source: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card (30M+ anonymized tax records)

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Mobility Rate (Q1→Q5) | 115.48% |
| Success Rate (bottom 20% → top 20%) | 2419.9% |
| Students from Bottom 20% | 477.2% |
| Parent Median Income | $93,400 |

## Social Capital (Social Capital Atlas)

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Economic Connectedness | 1.56 |
| Friending Bias | 0.00 |
| Volunteering Rate | 6.7% |
| Support Ratio | 0.99 |

## Innovation (Opportunity Insights Patent Data)

| Metric | Value |
|--------|-------|
| Inventor Rate | 0.166% |
| Total Patents | 15 |
| Total Citations | 56 |

## Top Programs

| Program | Enrollment Share |
|---------|------------------|
| Criminal Justice | 17% |
| Business & Marketing | 13% |
| Humanities | 12% |
| Psychology | 6% |
| Education | 6% |
| Health Professions | 6% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 6% |
| Communications | 6% |

## Rankings

This school appears in 20 CollegeRanker rankings:

- #1 in [Best Criminal Justice Colleges in Illinois](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-criminal-justice-illinois)
- #12 in [Best Communications Colleges in Illinois](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-communications-illinois)
- #15 in [Best Bachelor's Programs in Illinois](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-bachelors-illinois)
- #15 in [Best Master's Programs in Illinois](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-masters-illinois)
- #16 in [Best Colleges in Illinois](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-colleges-illinois)
- #16 in [Best Colleges for Criminal Justice](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-colleges-criminal-justice)
- #16 in [Best Bachelor's in Criminal Justice](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-bachelors-criminal-justice)
- #17 in [Best Master's in Criminal Justice](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-masters-criminal-justice)
- #18 in [Best MBA Programs in Illinois](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-mba-illinois)
- #21 in [Best Education Colleges in Illinois](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-education-illinois)
- #22 in [Best Computer Science Colleges in Illinois](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-computer-science-illinois)
- #22 in [Best Data Science Colleges in Illinois](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-data-science-illinois)
- #24 in [Best Psychology Colleges in Illinois](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-psychology-illinois)
- #25 in [Best Biology Colleges in Illinois](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-biology-illinois)
- #31 in [Best Business Colleges in Illinois](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-business-illinois)
- #33 in [Best Nursing Colleges in Illinois](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-nursing-illinois)
- #38 in [Best ROI Colleges for Criminal Justice](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-roi-criminal-justice)
- #46 in [Best Social Mobility Colleges for Criminal Justice](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-mobility-criminal-justice)
- #48 in [Most Affordable Colleges in Illinois](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/most-affordable-colleges-illinois)
- #50 in [Best Colleges in Great Lakes](https://www.collegeranker.com/rankings/best-colleges-great-lakes)

## Data Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (https://collegescorecard.ed.gov)
- Opportunity Insights Mobility Report Card (https://opportunityinsights.org/data)
- Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas
- Opportunity Insights Patent & Innovation Data
- NCES IPEDS

## Citation

CollegeRanker. "Western Illinois University — School Profile." CollegeRanker.com. https://www.collegeranker.com/colleges/western-illinois-university