Western Illinois University
Macomb, Illinois
Western Illinois University is a public college in Macomb, Illinois and has been named to the Abound: Finish College 100 Best Online Colleges, Best Online Colleges: Midwest, Best Affordable Online Colleges, and Best Colleges for Adults award lists for 2024. The school’s online program features 20 online degree options and 937 online students. The part-time student body is 2,400 students, which represents 16% of total students. The on-campus average net price to attend is $11,213 and the per-credit hour charge for part-time students is $304. The school offers online degrees, credit for life experiences, weekend/evening classes, on-campus day care, academic counseling services, career services, credit for military training, and more.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.wiu.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:Yes
Demographics
- Full-time undergrad students:4,469
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:879
- Pell Grant students:2,376
- Online and distance education undergrad students:937
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Students over 25 years old16%
Cost
Online & Distance Programs
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Communication Journalism and Related Programs(1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
- Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(3)
- Social Sciences(5)
- Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(8)
Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:29%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:30%
Military & Veteran
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:No