Western Illinois University

Scholarship

西伊利诺伊大学

QS —Times —US News #331

Illinois, USA$22,000/year40% Acceptance Rate

Western Illinois University is located in the United States. Rankings: US News #331. Undergraduate tuition about $22,000/year; acceptance rate about 71%. Care4YA score 45.5.

Care4YA Index

Model-estimated

45.5/100

Score estimated by model — for reference only.

Dimension Scores

Outcomes

17.5

Resources

52.5

Selectivity

50.2

Affordability

69.0

Methodology vcare4ya-a1

Located in a rural setting, Western Illinois University (WIU) is a comprehensive institution that leverages its environment and academic breadth to offer highly specialized STEM and professional programs. Its top STEM offerings feature rigorous tracks in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, and Engineering Technology, alongside core sciences like Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. WIU distinguishes itself with innovative dual-degree pathways, such as combining a Computer Science Bachelor of Science with Business Administration, or pairing Forensic Chemistry with Chemistry, allowing students to build targeted interdisciplinary expertise. Specialized degrees like Forensic Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, and Construction Management provide intensive, hands-on laboratory and field training that directly align with industry needs. Beyond its STEM and engineering excellence—including Electrical and Mechanical Engineering—the university offers a robust catalog of undergraduate programs in Agriculture, Broadcasting and Journalism, Accountancy, Anthropology, and Applied Economics. Although not ranked by QS, WIU’s commitment to applied learning and practical skill development across its bachelor’s programs makes it a highly specific choice for students seeking a well-rounded education with strong technical, scientific, and professional foundations.

U.S. News Rankings

Graduate Program Rankings

Health

Speech-Language Pathology#188^*2026

* Tied rank.

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Campus location

Marker shows approximate campus location

Deadline

January 5

Intake

September

Living Cost

$16,000

At a Glance

Enrollment

7,359

Undergraduate

5,182

Graduate

2,177

Student–faculty ratio (university)

12:1

6-Year Graduation Rate

45.0%

Retention Rate

61.4%

Avg Net Price / Year

$12,937

Median Earnings

$54,163

International Students

4.5%

Source: college_scorecard · 2026 data — for reference only

UnclassifiedGraduate programs

Admission data reference

Reviewed dataset — always confirm on the official website.

TOEFL guideline: 80
IELTS guideline: 6
Acceptance rate (data): 71.2%
Data source: CollegeScorecard_latest (Data year 2025)

Programs Offered

Grouped by college · 114 programs

Unsorted

Accountancy
Agriculture
Anthropology
Applied Economics
Art
BiologySTEM
Broadcasting and Journalism
ChemistrySTEM
Clinical Laboratory Science
Communication
Computer ScienceSTEM
Construction Management
CybersecuritySTEM
Educational Studies
Electrical EngineeringSTEM
Elementary Education
Emergency Management
Engineering TechnologySTEM
English
Exercise Science
Fire Protection Services
Foreign Languages & Cultures
Forensic ChemistrySTEM
General Studies
Geographic Information Science
History
Information Systems
Law Enforcement & Justice Administration
Liberal Arts and Sciences
MathematicsSTEM
Mechanical EngineeringSTEM
Meteorology
Middle Level Education
Music
Musical Theatre
Nursing
Nutrition and Dietetics
Nutrition and Foodservice Management
Physical Education
PhysicsSTEM
Political Science
Psychology
Public Health
Public Relations
Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration
Social Work
Sociology
Special Education
Speech Pathology & Audiology
Theatre

Unsorted

Accountancy
Accountancy (Bachelor of Business) + Accountancy
Accountancy (Bachelor of Business) + Business Administration
Agriculture (Bachelor of Science) + Business Administration
Alternative Teacher Licensure
Anthropology (Bachelor of Arts) + Museum Studies
Anthropology* (Bachelor of Arts) + Museum Studies
Art (Bachelor of Arts) + Museum Studies
Art (Bachelor of Fine Arts) + Museum Studies
Art* (Bachelor of Arts) + Museum Studies
Art* (Bachelor of Fine Arts) + Museum Studies
BiologySTEM
Business Administration
Business Administration (Bachelor of Business) + Business Administration
ChemistrySTEM
Chemistry (Bachelor of Science) + ChemistrySTEM
College Student Personnel
Communication
Communication (Bachelor of Arts) + Communication
Community and Economic Development
Computer ScienceSTEM
Computer Science (Bachelor of Science) + Business AdministrationSTEM
Computer Science (Bachelor of Science) + Computer ScienceSTEM
Counseling
Educational Leadership
Educational Studies
Emergency Management (Bachelor of Science) + Public Safety Administration
Engineering TechnologySTEM
English
Fire Protection Services (Bachelor of Science) + Public Safety Administration
Forensic Chemistry (Bachelor of Science) + ChemistrySTEM
GIScience and Geoenvironment
General Studies (Bachelor of Arts) + College Student Personnel
General Studies (Bachelor of Arts) + Educational Studies
General Studies (Bachelor of Arts) + Public Safety Administration
Geographic Information Science (Bachelor of Science) + GIScience and Geoenvironment
Geography and Geographic Information Science (Bachelor of Science) + GIScience and Geoenvironment
History
History (Bachelor of Arts) + History
Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (Bachelor of Science) + Business Administration
Law Enforcement and Justice Administration (Bachelor of Science) + Public Safety Administration
MathematicsSTEM
Mathematics (Bachelor of Science) + MathematicsSTEM
Meteorology (Bachelor of Science) + GIScience and Geoenvironment
Museum Studies
Music
Political Science
Political Science (Bachelor of Arts) + Political Science
Psychology
Public Health
Public Safety Administration
Reading
Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration
Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (Bachelor of Science) + Museum Studies
Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (Bachelor of Science) + Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration
Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (Bachelor of Science) + Sport Management
Sociology
Sociology (Bachelor of Arts) + Sociology
Special Education
Speech Pathology
Sport Management
Teaching MathematicsSTEM
Theatre