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2023 Best Graduate Schools - Illinois
2023 Best Graduate Schools - Public Universities

Western Illinois University

Macomb, Illinois

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Western Illinois University is a public college located in Macomb, Illinois, and has been named one of the 250 Best Graduate Schools for 2023. Tuition for in-state full-time graduate students at Western Illinois University is $8,319. Tuition for out-of-state full-time graduate students is $8,319. The college offers Master’s degrees in 42 different degree areas, with 10 Master’s degrees offered online. Western Illinois University enrolls 2,061 graduate students, with 51% part-time students, 34% online students, and 39% hybrid students.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.wiu.edu

Accessibility

  • Distance education:Yes
  • Online degrees:Yes
  • Weekend/Evening classes:Yes
  • On-Campus day care:Yes
  • Online library services:Yes
  • Master's degrees:Yes
  • Post-master's certificates:No
  • Doctorate Degrees:Yes

Demographics

Graduate students
1,007 full-time
1,054 part-time
  • Online and distance education graduate students:691
  • Graduate students doing hybrid learning:797
  • Out-of-state online graduate students:113
  • Online students
    34%
  • Male/Female
    43% / 57%

Cost

In-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$8,319
Out-of-state average tuition full-time graduate students
$8,319
  • Application fee:$30
  • In-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$3,863
  • In-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$347
  • Out-of-state required fees for full-time graduate students:$3,863
  • Out-of-state per credit hour charge part-time graduate students:$347
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Outcomes

Master's degrees awarded in most recent year.
556 master's

Military & Veteran

Number of graduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
18 students
  • Percentage of graduate students receiving post 9/11 GI Bill benefits:1%
  • Graduate students receiving Department of Defense Tuition Assistance Program benefits:7
  • Credit for military training:Yes
  • Dedicated staff member:Yes
  • Student veteran organization:Yes
  • Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
  • Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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