Freshman Admission Standards for High School Graduates

Pending graduation from a state-recognized high school, applicants to Western Illinois University who meet the following criteria are eligible for regular admission:

Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale and
ACT composite score is 20 (SAT - 940)

The higher your grade point average, the lower your ACT/SAT test score can be and vice-versa. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission to Western Illinois University. Please consult an admissions counselor for questions regarding your individual situation.

Questions? Confused?

Admissions counselors are available to help answer your questions. Contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office at 877/PICK WIU or e-mail admissions@wiu.edu.

High School Curriculum Requirements

Freshman entering WIU are to have completed the following high school course work prior to entering the University:

English: four years of courses, with emphasis on written and oral communication and literature
Social Studies: three years of courses, emphasizing history and government
Mathematics: three years of courses, introductory through advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, or fundamentals of computer programming
Science: three years of courses, laboratory sciences which include biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, or other college preparatory sciences
Other: two years of electives to be selected from art, film, foreign language, music, speech, theatre, journalism, religion, philosophy, and vocational education

If a student has not completed the course-specific requirements, the University will evaluate those students on a case-by-case basis for evidence of the mastery of skills in the area(s) of the deficiency.