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Built for your goals. Designed for your success.
At Western Illinois University, everything we do is designed around one mission: your success.
As a top public university in Illinois, WIU prepares you not just for a career, but for life. Through interdisciplinary learning, regional connections, and global experiences, you’ll gain the perspective, confidence, and skills to move forward with purpose—ready to lead, adapt, and succeed wherever your future takes you.
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Earn a scholarship up to $2,000, $4,000, or $6,000 per year based on your GPA
21
Years as a Best Midwestern College
—Princeton Review
17
Average class size
94%
of classes are taught by full-time faculty
100+
Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degree programs
Introducing The Western Way: 4 YEARS, $0 TUITION OR FEES
The Western Way offers a path to an unparalleled educational experience. Incoming new students meeting eligibility and renewal requirements are guaranteed to have their tuition costs and mandatory fees covered. For freshmen, the award will cover eight consecutive semesters. WIU ensures there are no financial barriers for qualifying students. This is the Western Way.
I’ve been able to network and connect with people on campus who want to see me achieve my dream career. My professors have been my biggest supporters and have provided valuable information on how to be successful in the field I want to go in.
-Jon’a, Senior, Social Work
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