Western Illinois University, IL
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
58%
Tuition
$11,509 in-state
$15,912 out-of-state
Eligibility For Public Schools
Unknown
International Students
Yes
US News Ranking
#61 in Regional Universities Midwest
Scholarships
Western Commitment Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1390
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
18
Mid 50 SAT
870
Description
The Western Commitment Scholarship is an automatic academic scholarship for incoming freshman who qualify. Western Commitment Scholarships reward students with excellent academic ability who demonstrate achievement in high school by offering 4-year scholarships towards the cost of attendance at Western Illinois University. No separate scholarship application is required to be considered for a Western Commitment Scholarship. Awards are based on student
Western Commitment Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,000 - $5,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1020
Required Act
20
Mid 50 ACT
18
Mid 50 SAT
870
Description
The Western Commitment Scholarship is an automatic academic scholarship for incoming freshman who qualify. Western Commitment Scholarships reward students with excellent academic ability who demonstrate achievement in high school by offering 4-year scholarships towards the cost of attendance at Western Illinois University. No separate scholarship application is required to be considered for a Western Commitment Scholarship. Awards are based on student
Western Commitment Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,500 - $6,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1160
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
18
Mid 50 SAT
870
Description
The Western Commitment Scholarship is an automatic academic scholarship for incoming freshman who qualify. Western Commitment Scholarships reward students with excellent academic ability who demonstrate achievement in high school by offering 4-year scholarships towards the cost of attendance at Western Illinois University. No separate scholarship application is required to be considered for a Western Commitment Scholarship. Awards are based on student
Western Commitment Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$3,000 - $7,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1280
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
18
Mid 50 SAT
870
Description
The Western Commitment Scholarship is an automatic academic scholarship for incoming freshman who qualify. Western Commitment Scholarships reward students with excellent academic ability who demonstrate achievement in high school by offering 4-year scholarships towards the cost of attendance at Western Illinois University. No separate scholarship application is required to be considered for a Western Commitment Scholarship. Awards are based on student
Diane Decker Scholarship In Physical Education
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to Full Tuition
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-25
Mid 50 SAT
870
Description
Diane Decker Scholarship is awarded to students with intent to major in Physical Education; Preference to Cuba HS, IL graduate; 2nd preference to Fulton or McDonough Co. graduate; Upper 1/3 of graduating class; Financial need. While priority is given to incoming freshmen who meet the criteria, students in their 2nd or 3rd year at WIU, majoring in Kinesiology, are eligible to receive the scholarship. Contact the Scholarship Office.
Freshman Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$200 - $5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
18
Mid 50 SAT
870
Description
Variety of freshman scholarships - some are only offered to students from certain high schools or counties, others are open to any; some require specific GPA and/or ACT score and/or class rank; some also require financial need; amounts vary from $200 - $5,000; see website for details
President's Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to full ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
18
Mid 50 SAT
870
Description
President's Scholarship is awarded to students receiving the Western Centennial Scholarship. This scholarship pays tuition, university fees, room, and board not covered by another scholarship
Western Illinois University International Commitment Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18
Mid 50 SAT
870
Description
Western Illinois University International Commitment Scholarship. Undergraduate students are required to live in University Housing, subject to availability, waived in the Quad Cities. University Housing options include: Bayliss-Henninger, Tanner, Grote, Corbin-Olson, Lincoln-Washington, Thompson.
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