Western Illinois University

It is moderately difficult to get into Western Illinois University. The acceptance rate at Western Illinois University is 72%. Last year, 7,156 students applied to Western Illinois University and 5,187 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Western Illinois University, the fee for the application costs $30.

Western Illinois University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Western Illinois University's admissions stats.

Western Illinois University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	14%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Western Illinois University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Western Illinois University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Applying Early to Western Illinois University?

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Western Illinois University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Western Illinois University Admissions

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Transferring to Western Illinois University

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Western Illinois University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Western Illinois University

What does Western Illinois University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important

Make sure to check with Western Illinois University for more information on admission factors.

Western Illinois University Application Requirements

To apply to Western Illinois University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Western Illinois University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Western Illinois University?

Students admitted to Western Illinois University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 58.9% submitted a class rank. At Western Illinois University 14% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 34% were in the top 25% and 73% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Western Illinois University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	19%
3.75 and 3.99	14%
3.50 and 3.74	15%
3.25 and 3.49	15%
3.00 and 3.24	13%
2.50 and 2.9	20%
2.00 and 2.49	4%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Western Illinois University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Western Illinois University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Western Illinois University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Western Illinois University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Western Illinois University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Western Illinois University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Western Illinois University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Western Illinois University.

Does Western Illinois University accept transfer credits?

✅ Western Illinois University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Western Illinois University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Western Illinois University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Western Illinois University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Western Illinois University?

✅ Western Illinois University is not test optional.

What is Western Illinois University's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Western Illinois University is 72%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Western Illinois University?

❌ Western Illinois University does not offer early decision.

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