by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Western Illinois University, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Western Illinois University ran $15,264 per year for undergraduates. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Of those figures, the required fees added up to $5,169; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,095 |
| Fees | $5,169 |
| Total | $15,264 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What does Western Illinois University cost per credit hour part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Western Illinois University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In IL | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Average |
Measured against schools nationwide, Western Illinois University sits close to the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Western Illinois University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Western Illinois University has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $9,238 |
| Two Years Ago | $9,515 |
| One Year Ago | $9,801 |
| Most Recent Year | $10,095 |
The following chart shows how tuition at WIU has tracked over the reported years.
Year over year, tuition rose 3.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $15,721 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.76%, putting next year’s cost near $15,837.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $15,837 |
| In 2 Years | $16,431 |
| In 3 Years | $17,048 |
| In 4 Years | $17,688 |
| In 5 Years | $18,352 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $67,004.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For a closer look at aid at Western Illinois University, visit the Western Illinois University Financial Aid page.
