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Western Illinois University

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Western Illinois University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Western Illinois University is a public university in the United States, based in Macomb, Illinois, with an additional campus in Moline. It suits students who want a U.S. public university with more than one campus location.

  2. What you can study

    Western Illinois University is a general public university. A programme catalogue is not provided here, so the specific subjects and degrees available should be checked on the universityโ€™s official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the universityโ€™s official admissions process and check the entry requirements, documents, deadlines, and any visa-related steps on the official website. The universityโ€™s admissions office can confirm the current application procedure for international students.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee for international students in the information available here; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Macomb and Moline will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated. Before applying, confirm the programme language, visa requirements, document deadlines, and whether you will study in Macomb or Moline.

  6. How it compares

    There are 2,515 universities in the United States, so Western Illinois University sits in a very large higher-education market. Its public status and its additional campus in Moline may matter most to students comparing location and institutional type rather than looking for a highly specialised profile.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them โ€” always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Western Illinois University

What type of institution is Western Illinois University?

It is a public university.

Where is Western Illinois University located?

It is in Macomb, Illinois, United States, and it also has an additional campus in Moline.

When was Western Illinois University founded?

It was founded in 1899.

How many universities are there in the United States?

There are 2,515 universities in the United States.

Overview

Western Illinois University (WIU) is a public university in Macomb, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1899 as Western Illinois State Normal School. As the normal school grew, it became Western Illinois State Teachers College. Once Western Illinois started offering graduate degrees, it again changed its name to Western Illinois State College. Western Illinois has an additional campus in Moline.

Programs at Western Illinois University

27 programs across 3 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Economics & Public Policy

Applied Economics

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Bachelor's Degree Education

Educational Studies

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Bachelor's Degree Business & Management

Emergency Management

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Bachelor's Degree Science

Forensic Chemistry

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Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Nutrition and Dietetics

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Bachelor's Degree Education

Physical Education

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Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Political Science

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Bachelor's Degree Education

Special Education

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Other

Business & Management

Business Analytics

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Master's Degree

Master's Degree Business & Management

Sport Management

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Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelorโ€™s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance โ€” verify with official sources before applying.

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