1 University Cir, Macomb, IL, United States
Phone:(309) 298-1414
Western Illinois University
- Western Illinois University was founded in 1899 as Western Illinois State Normal School and has grown to become a comprehensive university with a student population of approximately 7,000.
- The university has two campuses: the main campus in Macomb, Illinois, and a satellite campus in Moline, Illinois.
- Western Illinois University offers more than 100 undergraduate programs and 40 graduate programs, including programs in education, business, agriculture, and the arts and sciences.
- The university is known for its strong programs in teacher education, law enforcement, and agriculture, and it has been recognized as a national leader in experiential learning.
- The university has a diverse student body, with students from all 50 states and more than 60 countries around the world.
- Western Illinois University has a strong commitment to affordability and has been recognized as one of the best values in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report.
- The university has a vibrant campus life, with more than 200 student organizations and clubs, as well as numerous athletic teams and intramural sports.
- Western Illinois University has a strong athletics program, with 17 NCAA Division I varsity sports teams, including football, basketball, and baseball.
- The university has a strong tradition of community engagement and service, and it encourages students to become active members of the local community through volunteer work and service projects.
- Western Illinois University has a large and active alumni network, with more than 120,000 alumni around the world who are leaders in their fields and who continue to support the university through philanthropy and volunteerism.
