Western Illinois Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Western Illinois University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Western Illinois to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Western Illinois University (Western Illinois)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Western Illinois's acceptance rate is 71.18% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 8,674 students applied and 6,174 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Western Illinois.

To apply to Western Illinois, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

Western Illinois's acceptance rate places 17th out of 59 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
Western Illinois's yield rate is 10.27%, which is significantly lower by 13.40 percentage points (approximately 56.6% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Western Illinois at Illinois colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize Western Illinois's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Western Illinois's acceptance rate is 71.18% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 10.27%. 3,475 men and 5,199 women applied to Western Illinois and 2,333 men and 3,841 women students were accepted.

Among them, 266 men and 368 women were enrolled in Western Illinois. You can explore the Western Illinois's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Western Illinois
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	8,674	3,475	5,199	0	0
Admitted	6,174	2,333	3,841	0	0
Enrolled	634	266	368	0	0
Acceptance Rate	71.18%	67.14%	73.88%	-	-
Yield	10.27%	11.40%	9.58%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Western Illinois University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 634 first-year students enrolled in Western Illinois. The proportion of full-time students is 97.00% and part-time students is 3.00%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 41.96% and women students is 58.04%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Western Illinois.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Western Illinois
	Total	Men	Women
Total	634	266	368
Full-time	615	258	357
Part-time	19	8	11

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Western Illinois. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Western Illinois University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Western Illinois Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Western Illinois:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.wiu.edu/admissions/
Online Application: www.wiu.edu/admissions/apply_now/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Western Illinois?

Western Illinois is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 71.18%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Western Illinois?

Western Illinois does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Western Illinois require essays or personal statements?

Western Illinois does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for Western Illinois admission?

Western Illinois does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Western Illinois does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Western Illinois requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Western Illinois requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Western Illinois?

The institutional SAT code for Western Illinois is 1900 and 4-digit ACT code is 1158.