Inside Academics at Western Illinois University

Academics at a Glance

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Western Illinois University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Jump to any section below, or follow a link to dig deeper into a specific part of academic life at Western Illinois University:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty & Class Sizes

With 14 students per faculty member, Western Illinois University is about average, as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. Western Illinois University employs 84% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For the full breakdown — tenure status, part-time and adjunct share, and how the faculty compares with the national average — see the faculty composition report.

Majors & Degrees

Western Illinois University offers 65 majors with reported completions across 23 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Western Illinois University are shown below:

The most popular majors at Western Illinois University, measured by graduates, are listed below.

For the complete list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers, see the academic majors page.

Additional Questions to Ask

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Western Illinois University:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Western Illinois University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule — about 3,319 undergraduates study at least partly online. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Western Illinois University retains and graduates its students — 61% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further on Western Illinois University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Western Illinois University — the full list of majors, concentrations and graduation numbers
• Faculty & Class Sizes at Western Illinois University — how the teaching staff is structured
• Graduation and Retention at Western Illinois University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Online Learning at Western Illinois University — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation at Western Illinois University — regional and program accreditation status