Western Illinois University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
10.3K

Full + Part time Students
1:15

Faculty to Student Ratio
13%

Transfer Student Ratio
$14.6K

Avg. Financial Aid

Central to our history and tradition is the commitment to teaching, to the individual learner, and to active involvement in the teaching-learning process. WIU's highly qualified, diverse faculty promotes critical thinking, engaged learning, research and creativity in a challenging, supportive learning community. We are committed to an academic environment that encourages lifelong development as learners, scholars, teachers and mentors. WIU, a community of individuals dedicated to learning, will have a profound and positive impact on our changing world through the unique interaction of instruction, research and public service as we educate and prepare a diverse student population to thrive in and contribute to our global society.

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Overview

Total Faculty	664
Full-Time Undergraduate	9,161
Part-Time Undergraduate	1,102
Application Acceptance Rate	63%
Transfer Students	1,328
Programs	111 Programs
Courses	1,266 Courses
Equivalencies	2,813 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$11,182
Out-of-State Tuition	$15,188
Books and Supplies	$1,200
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	69%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,371
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	59%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$7,262

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Sources of aid offered: Grants, Scholarships, Student Employment, Illinois Special Education Teacher Tuition Waiver, Other Programs Administered by ISAC, Academic Competitiveness Grants (Freshmen/Sophomores), National SMART Grant (Juniors and Seniors).

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Yes, Western Illinois University is a transfer-friendly school.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	August 1
Spring	December 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A minimum high school and college grade point average of 2.00 is required of transfer applicants.
Official Transcripts:

Applicants with less then 24 credits of transferable college work they must submit official high school transcripts. All applicants must submit officia transcripts from previously attended institutions.
SAT Scores:

Applicants with less then 24 credits of transferable college work they must submit their standardized test scores
Letters of Recommendation:

Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) is recommended of all transfer applicants.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is not required for admission consideration.
Application Fee:

Apply online, the fee is $25. Apply through the mailed, the fee is $30.
Interview:

An interview is not required for admission consideration.
Apply Here:

www.student.services.wiu.edu/admissions/application/Opens in a new window or tab.

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The minimum grade required for transfer credit is C.
Credits (Min/Max):

The maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution is 50 and from a four-year institution is 90. You must earn 30 credits at Western Illinois to earn a bachelor's degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

Western Illinois Transfer Policy.pdfOpens in a new window or tab.