Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL · Public
Popular programs at Western Illinois University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 199 | |
| 2 | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 131 | |
| 3 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 73 | |
| 4 | Psychology, General. | 70 | |
| 5 | Agriculture, General. | 64 | |
| 6 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 45 | |
| 7 | Communication and Media Studies. | 44 | |
| 8 | Biology, General. | 42 | |
| 9 | Accounting and Related Services. | 37 | |
| 10 | Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management. | 30 | |
| 11 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 30 | |
| 12 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 28 | |
| 13 | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 27 | |
| 14 | Social Work. | 22 | |
| 15 | Political Science and Government. | 21 | |
| 16 | Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | 20 | |
| 17 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | 19 | |
| 18 | Music. | 19 | |
| 19 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 19 | |
| 20 | Marketing. | 19 |
Showing top 20 of 59 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Western Illinois University?
Western Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 71% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Western Illinois University?
SAT score data for Western Illinois University is not currently published.
How much does Western Illinois University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Western Illinois University is approximately $12,937 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Western Illinois University?
4-year graduation rate data for Western Illinois University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.