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Founded in 1899, Western Illinois University, or WIU, is a public university in the United States. The main campus is located in Macomb, Illinois, whereas Western Illinois University - Quad Cities is in Moline, Illinois. The US News & World Report (2006 edition) ranked WIU 70th among all public masters universities and 24th among 70 public universities in the Midwest. WIU was also recognized by The Princeton Review (2004, 2005, and 2006 editions) as one of the “Best in the Midwest Colleges”. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
The men’s sports teams are nicknamed the Fighting Leathernecks and the women’s sports teams are known as the Westerwinds.
Macomb, IL is home to Western Illinois University. Macomb is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Western Illinois University go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in media, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Western Illinois University has 13,331 enrolled students (as of 2007).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Western Illinois University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Gateway Football Conference and Mid-Continent Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Western Illinois University, a community of individuals dedicated to learning, will have a profound and positive impact on our changing world through the unique interaction of instruction, research, and public service as we educate and prepare a diverse student population to thrive in and contribute to our global society."
More complete details are provided below.
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
General Phone: (309) 295-1414
http://www.wiu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 514 | elementary school teaching, reading teaching, school counseling, special ed, educational administration, instructional media design, health teaching, college student counseling, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 468 | liberal arts and sciences, history, English, sociology, political science, economics, liberal arts and humanities, Spanish language, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 434 | criminal justice and administration |
| Business And Management | 366 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, MIS, logistics, managerial economics, human resources |
| Media | 267 | communication studies, radio and television, journalism, printing equipment operation |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 243 | parks and recreation management, exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Science | 160 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, meteorology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 140 | psychology, communication disorders, school psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 118 | family and consumer science, social work, community organization |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 89 | agriculture |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 55 | computer and info science |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 45 | construction management |
| Music | 41 | music, music performance |
| Engineering Technician | 38 | manufacturing tech, industrial tech |
| Art Studies | 35 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 18 | drama, various performing arts |
| Mathematics | 15 | mathematics |
| Medical Administration | 10 | health care administration |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 7 | fine arts |
| Medicine | 1 | gerontology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Western Illinois University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,455 | 56 |
| Master's degree | 602 | 37 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 17 | 3 |
In 2007, Western Illinois University had a total enrollment of 13,331 students (11,878 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 97% |
| Iowa | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Western Illinois University offers campus housing for 5,000 of its 11,878 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Macomb, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,203 | 5,594 | 68% | 1,957 | 35% |
| Men | 3,897 | 2,569 | 66% | 1,002 | 39% |
| Women | 4,306 | 3,025 | 70% | 955 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,079 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,027 |
| Room and board | $ 6,898 |
| Room charge | $ 4,148 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,750 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,150 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,766 |
Financial Aid:
Western Illinois University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 178000)
Western Illinois University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 229 | 121 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 100 | 66 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 62 | 89 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 25 | $111,965 | 11 | $106,943 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 27 | $111,391 | 12 | $105,294 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 105 | $84,607 | 46 | $82,901 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 111 | $66,033 | 66 | $63,911 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 99 | $52,706 | 75 | $51,041 |
| Instructor | academic year | 35 | $42,561 | 62 | $38,756 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $33,611 | 5 | $37,030 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 353 | $65,217 | 254 | $56,880 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Gateway Football Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-Continent Conference |
| Track | Mid-Continent Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 189 | 124 | 313 |
| Football | 82 | 0 | 82 |
| Track | 15 | 24 | 39 |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 | 29 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 53 | 85 | 138 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Meteorology
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Western Illinois University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in real estate and construction management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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