Macomb, IL
Roughly 75 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 18 percentage points since 2019, from 57% to 75% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,302 | 4,137 | 895 | 57% |
| 2020 | 7,603 | 5,091 | 1,064 | 67% |
| 2021 | 7,156 | 5,187 | 920 | 72% |
| 2022 | 9,219 | 6,914 | 1,074 | 75% |
| 2023 | 8,479 | 6,356 | 968 | 75% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,915 of 5,000 women and 2,441 of 3,479 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Western Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 75% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,356 of 8,479 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 75 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
8,479 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 968 enrolled.
No. Western Illinois University is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has risen 18 percentage points since 2019, from 57% to 75% — it has become less selective.