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We're glad you are taking a closer look at Western Illinois University, one of the top 150 "America's Best Value Colleges" (Princeton Review 2007) based on academics, tuition GPA (actual cost minus scholarships and grants), financial aid and student borrowing. (View additional University information.)


Two Campuses – One Comprehensive University

WIU-Macomb

  • Traditional campus
  • Highly skilled faculty, modern technology, facilities
  • Wide range of academics, extracurricular activities, entertainment
  • Caring, supportive learning environment

WIU-Quad Cities

  • Metropolitan, commuter campus
  • Undergraduate and graduate programs

In addition, Western offers a variety of extension courses, distance learning options and the popular and highly individualized Board of Trustees Bachelor of Arts degree program through the School of Extended Studies.


The best way to find out if Western Illinois University is for you is to visit.

WIU-Macomb offers Discover Western open houses throughout the year.


Students interested in the WIU-Quad Cities campus are encouraged to contact an admissions counselor or schedule a tour.

What can Western offer you? Get a customized brochure via e-mail
America's Best Value Colleges

One of the nation's "Best Value"
undergraduate institutions,
according to The Princeton Review.