- Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $12,168 a year (2022–23)
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Western Illinois University reported an acceptance rate of 71% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Western Illinois University reviews each application.
Western Illinois University GPA requirements
Western Illinois University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Western Illinois University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Western Illinois University acceptance rate
Western Illinois University admitted 6,174 of 8,674 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Western Illinois University is a public 4-year university in Macomb, Illinois, with 4,525 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Western Illinois University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Western Illinois University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Western Illinois University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $12,168 a year at Western Illinois University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Western Illinois University?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Western Illinois University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at Western Illinois University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Western Illinois University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Western Illinois University look for?
Western Illinois University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Western Illinois University test optional?
Check Western Illinois University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Western Illinois University was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What is the acceptance rate at Western Illinois University?
Western Illinois University's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,174 of 8,674 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
How important is GPA for getting into Western Illinois University?
A lot: Western Illinois University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Western Illinois University accept AP credit?
Yes. Western Illinois University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Western Illinois University?
No. Western Illinois University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Western Illinois University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $12,168 a year at Western Illinois University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Western Illinois University look at legacy status?
No. Western Illinois University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Western Illinois University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Western Illinois UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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