5% of the students at Western Illinois University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $27,400 | $27,400 |
| Tuition | $13,669 | $13,669 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $10,192 | $10,192 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Transportation & Other | $2,339 | $2,339 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 87% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 50% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 62% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 70% |
The Honors Program at Western Illinois University offers students enriched academic opportunities in all majors. Honors Programs are either more in-depth programs in a specific field of study or are programs that offer a broader scope of study as opposed to a regular program. Check out the program and its requirements and also if your program is offered for your major/are of interest.
Western Illinois University's Admissions Page
In 2020, the average GPA of students admitted to Western Illinois University was 3.11.
In 2020, 79% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 430 | 450 |
| 75th Percentile | 540 | 550 |
In 2020, 27% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 18 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 24 | - |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other |
| Agriculture, General |
| Psychology, General |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric |