Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University
Western is the perfect size university, with physical resources such as crime labs, nursing simulation areas, an Emergency Operations Center, and performance spaces that will be enhanced by our new $120 million Center for the Performing Arts.>
Academic Programs
- Art & Design
- Business
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Culinary
- Design
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Liberal Arts
- Music
- Nursing
- Performing Arts
- Psychology
- Public health
- Research
- Science
- Social Science
- Technology
- Visual Arts
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Distance/online learning
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- LGBTQIA Services
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
- Veteran Fee Waiver
Application information
Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines
WIU is test optional. If your cumulative high school GPA is 2.75 or higher, you will be admitted. If your GPA is below a 2.74, we'll use our holistic application review process to reach a decision. Students below a 2.75 on a 4.0 GPA scale will have a holistic review for admission consideration for the Reach Program. A limited number of seats are available for students below a 2.75 GPA. If we are doing a holistic review, we will let you know what other information is required.
We encourage transfer applicants, who may apply for fall, spring or summer semesters. Applicants need a 2.0 GPA, 24 credit hours and to be in good standing at their most recent college. Transfer students are eligible for transfer scholarships and will experience a campus where nearly 40% of undergraduates come as transfers.

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We are the perfect size institution, big enough to have the resources you need but small enough to give you the personal attention you want.