by our College Data Analytics TeamUse the admissions stats from the recent freshman class to see how you compare at Western Illinois University, located in Macomb, IL.
Admission statistics can help you understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.
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The selectivity of a college indicates how competitive the admissions process is.
| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Less Selective (70-85%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 71% |
| Application Fee | $30 (may be waived) |
Western Illinois University had 8,674 total applications. Of those, 6,174 gained acceptance, and 634 chose to enroll.
| Applicant Total | 8,674 |
| Accepted | 6,174 |
| Enrolled | 634 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 615 |
| Enrolled Part-Time | 19 |
Admission to Western Illinois University is 71.2%. This makes the school fairly accessible. Acceptance rates vary by gender at Western Illinois University: women are accepted at a rate of 74% versus 67% for men.
Among admitted students at Western Illinois University is 10%. This means that 10% of students who were accepted decided to enroll. By gender, women enroll at a rate of 10% versus 11% for men.
Here is the gender distribution for Western Illinois University.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 3,475 | 5,199 |
| Admitted | 2,333 | 3,841 |
| Enrolled | 266 | 368 |
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