Western Illinois University (WIU)

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Western Illinois University can be found in Macomb, IL, a public college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. Western Illinois University has an enrollment of about 7,900 students.

Many of the students admitted to WIU got an SAT score within the range of 950 to 1150, or got accepted with an ACT score within the range of 18 to 25. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the WIU average GPA range for accepted students is around 2.89 - 3.33. 57% of all those who apply are granted admission to WIU, from which 22 percent choose to attend. You can get more information from the admissions office website at wiu.edu.

Overall WIU Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

56.7%

The overall acceptance rate for Western Illinois University was reported as 56.7% in Fall 2020 with over 7,300 college applications submitted to WIU. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • WIU ACT Scores: 18 - 25
  • WIU Average GPA: 2.89 - 3.33

How Hard Is It to Get into Western Illinois University?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

The applicant selectivity of WIU is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for WIU has been slowly getting lower over the recent years.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 59.5%
  • 2017-2018: 60.0%
  • 2018-2019: 58.8%
  • 2019-2020: 56.7%
  • Projected WIU Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 54.2%

How Does WIU Compare?

56.7%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

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