Western Illinois University

With an acceptance rate of 57%, Western Illinois University is a public institute headquartered in Macomb, Illinois, established in 1899, offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. It has an enrollment of 7,490 students and a staff of 1,280. Some of the courses are Agriculture, Political Science, Sociology, Mechanical Engineering, and Educational Leadership. The two Western Illinois University campuses are the Macomb Campus and the Quad Cities Campus. There are four libraries, namely the main Leslie F. Malpas Library, Curriculum Library, WIU-Quad Cities Library, and Music Library, that house printed and online resources and study spaces. Through the Integrated Baccalaureate and Master's Program, exceptional undergraduates can earn both degrees within five years. The university offers various Post-Baccalaureate Certificate programs like Police Executive Administration, Community Development and Planning, and Supply Chain Management. The nine Pre-Professional programs prepare students for undergraduate and graduate-level professional studies at other universities; Pre-Forestry and Pre-Law are some of them. Dual Programs, organized with other universities, are a way for students to work towards their professional degrees/ certificates while meeting their School of Arts and Sciences bachelor's degrees. Some of the dual programs are Arts and Sciences and Law, and General Studies and Chiropractic. Western Online comprises several online degrees and certificate programs like Accountancy, Business Administration, and Supply Chain Management. The estimated undergraduate cost of attendance is USD 22,271. Financial aids include scholarships, grants, loans, and student employment like the Presidential Scholarship, Leatherneck Books Award, Federal Pell Grant, Federal Direct Loans, and Veterans Education Benefits. On-campus accommodation is available at Corbin-Olsen, Caroline Grate, University Village, Westbrook House, etc.; there are singles, doubles, apartments, and suites. More than 250 student organizations like Agribusiness Club, Beta Alpha Psi, Club Baseball, Forensic Science Club, and 17 NCAA sports teams like baseball, soccer, and football. Western Illinois University graduates earn a median starting salary of USD 45,000.