| State | Number of Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1,423 | 94.05% |
| Iowa | 24 | 1.59% |
| Wisconsin | 10 | 0.66% |
| Indiana | 7 | 0.46% |
| Michigan | 4 | 0.26% |
| Texas | 3 | 0.20% |
| Tennessee | 3 | 0.20% |
| Pennsylvania | 3 | 0.20% |
| Colorado | 2 | 0.13% |
| Georgia | 2 | 0.13% |
| Oklahoma | 2 | 0.13% |
| North Carolina | 1 | 0.07% |
| Ohio | 1 | 0.07% |
| California | 1 | 0.07% |
The majority of the WIU students who live in the U.S. are from Illinois. Student location diversity is considered average.