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Western Illinois University. Higher Value in Higher Education. History. Established in 1899 Land donated by Macomb's Freemasons Sherman hall served as the university's primary facility Today, the Macomb campus consists of 53 buildings over 1,050 acres
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Western Illinois University Higher Value in Higher Education
History • Established in 1899 • Land donated by Macomb's Freemasons • Sherman hall served as the university's primary facility • Today, the Macomb campus consists of 53 buildings over 1,050 acres • Sherman hall is listed on the national register of historic places • 1960- the university offered its first undergraduate course in the Quad Cities
Top Five Majors (Undergraduate) Law Enforcement and Justice Administration Elementary Education Kinesiology Psychology Family and Consumer Sciences Top Five Majors (Graduate) Computer Science Business Administration Communication sciences & Disorder Biology Sport Management Majors
Requirements • SAT Reasoning Test or ACT (If submitting ACT, the writing section is optional ) • Class Rank • Rigor of secondary school record • Standardized Test Scores • Academic GPA
Cost • In-state tuition and fees: $8,828 • Out-of-state tuition and fees: $12,056 • Room and board: $7,210 • Books and supplies: $1,150 • Estimated personal expenses: $1,709 • transportation expense: $1,176
Did you know... • WIU is the only public school in the U.S.that has permission through the Department of the Navy to use the United States Marine Corps official seal, mascot (the bulldog) and nickname (the fighting leathernecks)
10 men’s teams- The Fighting Leathernecks Baseball Basketball Cross country Football Golf Indoor/outdoor track and field Soccer Swimming and diving Tennis 10 women’s teams- The Westerwinds Basketball Cross country Golf Indoor/outdoor track and field Soccer Softball Swimming and diving Tennis Volleyball Sports
For further information go to www.wiu.edu Thank You