Western Illinois University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $24,205 Out-of-state: $28,476 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees
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In-state: $11,267 Out-of-state: $15,538 |
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Room and Board
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$9,630 |
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Books and Supplies
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$1,200 |
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Other Expenses
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$2,108 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan |
Western Illinois University Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
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| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning January 15 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid |
Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
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| FAFSA Code is 001780 |
Free |
Western Illinois University Profile Of 2016-17 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 1,367 (93.3%) of freshmen |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 1,198 (87.6%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 1,182 (98.7%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 297 (25.1%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 63% |
| Average Award | $12,676 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 926 (78.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $10,459 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 1,073 (90.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,427 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 674 (57.0%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 67 (4.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $2,024 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 6,376 (85.2%) of undergraduates |
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| Found to Have Financial Need | 5,609 (88.0%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 5,525 (98.5%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 1,509 (27.3%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 59% |
| Average Award | $11,646 |
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Need-Based Gift
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Received by 3,823 (69.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,952 |
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Need-Based Self-Help
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Received by 5,074 (91.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,453 |
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Merit-Based Gift
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Received by 2,497 (45.2%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 286 (3.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $3,072 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans |
83% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates |
$30,721 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
9.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
1.0% |
Western Illinois University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
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| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans, Private loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Minority scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas |
Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Home Economics, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences, Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education |
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Number of Awards
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4,378 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas |
Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Creative Writing, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards
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583 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas |
Community Service, Leadership |
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Number of Awards
|
199 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas |
Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Members of Minorities, Veterans’ Children |
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Number of Awards
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1,584 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment |
$2,508 |