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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
10,470
Total Undergrads
Including 978 Part-time
1,758
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 11 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
50% Women
50% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AA

The Summit League

  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Missouri Valley Conference

  • Football

Total Varsity Sports

8
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $83,735)
8
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $58,264)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 91 70 Yes -
Baseball 38 - - -
Basketball 13 15 - Yes
Football 99 - - -
Golf 12 11 - Yes
Soccer 33 27 Yes Yes
Softball - 24 Yes Yes
Swimming and Diving 10 13 - -
Tennis 7 4 Yes Yes
Volleyball - 13 Yes Yes
Archery - - Yes -
Badminton - - Yes Yes
Bowling - - Yes Yes
Court Sports - - Yes Yes
Cricket - - Yes -
Cycling - - Yes -
Dance - - Yes -
Equestrian - - Yes -
Fencing - - Yes -
Field Hockey - - - Yes
Flag Football - - - Yes
Frisbee/Disc Sports - - Yes Yes
Ice Hockey - - Yes -
Indoor Fitness/Recreation - - - Yes
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Martial Arts/Self Defense - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes Yes
Roller Hockey - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Table Tennis - - - Yes
Track and Field, X-Country - - Yes -
Water Polo - - Yes -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.3%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.2%
Black/non-Hispanic 7.9%
Hispanic 4.6%
Non-resident alien 3.5%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 4.7%
Two or more races 1.0%
White/non-Hispanic 76.9%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 4%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Pep Band
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Student Newspaper
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 110
Liquor Law Violation 227
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 9
Property Crime 47

Notable Alumni

  • Bryan Cox, NFL player
  • Herb Donaldson, NFL player
  • Jason Williams, NFL player
  • Robert Nardelli, Former chairman/CEO of Chrysler
  • Rodney Harrison, Former NFL player
  • David Bowens, NFL player
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Meghan from Frankfort, IL
  • 4
  • “The residence hall rooms themselves are a great size where two people can live comfortably and four if you are in a suit. Some are co-ed (by floors) and very…”

  • Jan-08-2012 » Read More
  • Stephenie from Durham, MO
  • 4
  • “The dorm life at Western Illinois University is great. The dorms are very nice! They make sure that the temperature is going to stay hot or cold before they will…”

  • May-22-2012 » Read More
  • Hannah from Macomb, IL
  • 2
  • “The dorms are not well maintained. They are expensive to live in and are small. The experience you have is dependent mostly upon who else lives on your floor with…”

  • Aug-08-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 4
  • Mark from Macomb, IL
  • Apr-21-2013 I am a current student here

    If you want to eat a decent meal, you need to set your sights to eating at Thompson Hall where the food is more than likely to your liking. Other dining halls are not too great. They are nothing compared to Thompson Hall's food.

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  • 4
  • Kenya from Chicago, IL
  • Apr-04-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is okay. Its not that bad. If you like different spices like asian food, then you would like the food.

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  • 3
  • Shanice from Chicago, IL
  • Mar-25-2013 I am a current student here

    The food is good but sometimes depends on the dorms u live in you have to walk to another dorm to eat which sucks if its really cold and rainny out

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  • 4
  • Victoria from Chicago, IL
  • Mar-22-2013 I am a current student here

    Food is pretty much the same minus the specials we have every few days. Sometimes it can be greasy. If you are allergic to something, tell the cook and they will try to accommodate to your needs.

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  • 3
  • Tajia from Chicago, IL
  • Feb-21-2013 I am a current student here

    Food is good depending on what diner place you choose to eat from. Food is okay to me it's not the best but we have burger king, Einstein bagel, and sabarro's and other diner places to eat from. However, if you choose to not eat from any of these places there are numerous amounts of restaurants and grocery stores.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Shanice from Chicago, IL
  • Mar-25-2013 I am a current student here

    on the mainstreams greeks really do things on this campus so if u looking for black greeks they really dont have em or they do nothing

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  • 0
  • Sarah from Rock Island, IL
  • Feb-12-2013 I am a current student here

    Greek life on campus is awesome. There is such a close bond because the university is smaller. Joining Greek life here on campus really has presented wonderful opportunities for me that I never thought were possible. I also have meet many new people and new best friends outside of the sorority I am in. Sigma Sigma Sigma all the way!

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  • 0
  • Jennifer from Chicago, IL
  • Jan-23-2013 I am a current student here

    The Greek Life is very welcoming on Western's campus. A lot of students participate in it, and it provides a lot of great activities for students.

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  • 0
  • Diana from Chicago, IL
  • Jan-15-2013 I am a current student here

    The Greek Life, is the good life. One is able to find their loving sisters or brothers. It is one big family that one cannot get enough from.

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  • 0
  • Danielle from Chicago, IL
  • Oct-24-2012 I am a current student here

    I think Greek life is one of the most highly known clubs at Western. There are about 20 fraternities and 9 sororities. Greek life is known for its involvement in community service and leadership development.

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  • 0
  • kimberly from chicago, IL
  • Jul-30-2012 I am a current student here

    Every student loves the Greeks. They are what makes the school. They have the best parties and activities. There are multiple Greek programs you can choose from.

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