Important Information
- Total undergraduate enrollment：6,754
- Degree-seeking student gender distribution：48:52
- International students：1.2%
General Housing Information
Housing available to students
Yes
Campus housing available for all unmarried students regardless of year
Yes
School provides assistance in finding off-campus housing if on-campus housing is not available
No
Students required to live in school-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing
Freshmen
Yes
Sophomores
Yes
Juniors
No
Seniors
No
Students on campus during weekends (on average)
N/A
Students living on- and off-campus
Students who live off-campus 57%
Students who live in college-owned, operated or affiliated housing 43%
Types of campus housing available
coed dorms
96%
apartment for single students
1%
Residence Hall Information
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing buildings
13
College-owned, -operated or -affiliated housing units wired for high-speed Internet access
100%
Residence hall breakdown
Double units
80%
Single units
18%
Apartments
2%
Triple units/suites
0%
Another form
0%
Residence Information for Specific Groups
Special housing for international students available
Yes
Disabled-student housing available
Yes
Enrollment
Total enrollment
8,502
Total undergraduate enrollment
6,754
Total graduate enrollment
1,748
Full-time degree-seeking students
5,949
Part-time degree-seeking students
805
Non-degree-seeking students
0%
Students 25 and older
15%
Average age of full-time students
N/A
Average age of all undergraduates
22
In-state students
88%
Out-of-state students
10%
Undergraduates who are first generation
38%
Region from which most U.S. students come
East North Central (89%)
International students
1.2%
Number of countries represented by international students
61
Countries most represented by international students
India
30%
Nigeria
17%
Saudi Arabia
11%
China
8%
Canada
3%
South Korea
2%
Degree-seeking student gender distribution
Degree-seeking women 52%
Degree-seeking men 48%
Degree-seeking student diversity
White
59%
Black
21%
Hispanic
13%
Two or more races
3%
Unknown
2%
Asian
1%
International
1%
American Indian
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Religious breakdown
N/A
Enrolled students who are veterans or active service members
6.8%
Contact Information
Athletic director
Danielle Surprenant
Athletic director phone number
(309) 298-1190
Athletic director email
mailto:[email protected]
Athletic director/department website
http://www.goleathernecks.com/
NCAA/NAIA Intercollegiate Varsity Sports
Collegiate athletic association
NCAA I
Collegiate athletic conference
The Summit League
Scholarship Sports
Sports
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track and field (outdoor)
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Volleyball
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Nonscholarship Sports
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Cross country
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Club Sports (intercollegiate)
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Archery
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Badminton
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Bowling
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Equestrian
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Fencing
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Football
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Football (lightweight)
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Ice hockey
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Lacrosse
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Martial arts
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Rugby
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Softball
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Team handball
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Tennis
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Ultimate frisbee
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Volleyball
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Water polo
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Wrestling
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Intramural/recreational sports
Sports
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Badminton
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Baseball
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Football
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Racquetball
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Ultimate frisbee
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Volleyball
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Water polo
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Student Clubs & Organizations
Registered clubs and organizations
273
Student activities
Choral groups
Musical theater
Concert band
Model UN
Television station
Opera
Jazz band
Pep band
Drama/theater
Dance
Symphony orchestra
Radio station
Literary magazine
Student government
Campus ministries
Student newspaper
International student organization
Music ensembles
Student film society
Marching band
Honor societies
Alpha Phi Sigma
Beta Beta Beta
Blue Key Honor Society
Golden Key
Kappa Omicron Nu
Kappa Pi
Lambda Pi Eta
Mortar Board
National Residence Hall Honorary
National Society of Collegiate Scholars
National Society of Leadership and Success
Order of Omega
Phi Alpha Delta
Phi Alpha Honor Society
Phi Eta Sigma
Phi Kappa Phi
Phi Theta Kappa
Pi Gamma Mu
Presidents Institute
Psi Chi
Rho Lambda
Sigma Alpha Lambda
Sigma Delta Pi
Sigma Gamma Epsilon
Sigma Iota Epsilon
Sigma Tau Delta
Student Honors Association
Religious organizations
159 Baptist College Ministry
Campus Students for Christ
Christian Faith Campus Ministry
Cru
Lutheran Student Fellowship
St. Francis of Assisi Newman Center
Redeemed Students Fellowship
United Voices of Western Inspirational Singers
Wesley Foundation
Impact Movement
The Collective
Minority and international student organizations
Organization of Arab Students
Food and Culture Club
Tradicion Latin Dance Team
Black Male Achievement Network
Undocumented Students and Allies Coalition
Asian Student Association
Unity
French Club
Banat Casablanca Dance Troupe
Westerns Ambassadors for Study Abroad
OASIS
Nepalese Student Association
Western 1st Generation Society
Black Student Summit
Minorities in Blue
Korean Student Association
Indian Student Organization
International Friendship Club
Preeminent Ladies Society
Black Student Association
Casa Latina Cultural Center
NAACP
Saudi Students Association
Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center
Spanish Club
Latin American Student Organization
African Student Association
Latin American Literary Society
Cultural Expressions
Other organizations
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Mens Lacrosse Club
Ice Hockey
Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity
German Club
Association of Physical Educators in Kinesiology
Student Philosophical Association
WIU Officials Association
Student Commercial Recreation and Tourism Society
English Graduate Organization
Kappa Mu Epsilon Math Club
Womens Soccer Club
Delta Tau Delta
Equestrian Club
Student Therapeutic Recreation Society
Higgins Hall Government
Agribusiness Club
National Broadcasting Society
Mens Bowling Club
Mens Rugby
Delta Sigma Phi
Sports Council
Western Illinois Student Personnel Association
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Recreational Sports Professional Society
CRASH
Lambda Pi Eta
House Arrest Two
Western All Volunteer Effort
Phi Beta Sigma
Officials Association
Campus Greens
Communication Student Society
Student Recreation Society
College of Business & Technology Organization Council
Kappa Delta Pi
Students Today
Music and Miracles: Student Music Therapists
Choral Union
Kendo Club
Multicultural Greek Council
American Humanics Student Association
Love Your Melon
Speaking Society
Graduate Sociology Organization
WIU Veterans Club
Agriculture Educators Club
Best Buddies
Disc Golf
Sigma Alpha
Recycling Club
Society for Creative Anachronism
Agriculture Council
Cultural Expressions
Council for Exceptional Children
Corrections Club
Agriculture Mechanization Club
Unity
Water Polo
Bureau of Cultral Affairs
Leaders Forever
Gamers Guild
Computer Science Association
Western Anthropology & Sociology Club
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Phi Sigma Sigma
Student Athlete Advisory Committee
Mens Ultimate Frisbee
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) - Illinois
Interfraternity Council
Corbin Olson Hall Government
Students for Disability Awareness
Music Teachers National Association
Womens Bowling Club
National Band Association
Alpha Gamma Rho
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Sigma Lambda Beta
Archery Club
Theta Zi Fraternity
University Theatre
Ag Vocators
Fusion Dance
Mens Club Soccer
Dance Marathon
College Republicans
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Athletic Training Student Association
Zoology Club
Hospitality Administrative Association
Fishing Club
Agronomy Club
Student Association for Nutrition
Sigma Chi
Sigma Pi
Mens Club Volleyball
Hotline
Panhellenic Council
Bass Fishing Club
Collegiate FFA
Theta Chi
Badminton Club
Food & Culture Club
Collegiate Music Educators National Conference
University Opera Theater
Chemistry Club
Alpha Phi Omega
Heritage Ensemble
Public Relations Student Society of America
Womens Rugby Club
Student Tenant Union
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity
Pi Kapp Phi
Botany Club
HELP
Turkmen Students Association
Zeta Beta Chapter
Resident Assistant Council
Student Government Association
Roller Hockey
Forestry Club
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority
Visual and Apparel Merchandising Organization
Western Technical Services
WIUSSLHA
Concert Safety Corps
Severe Weather Club
WIU Food Pantry
Music Business Association
Geology Club
Society for Human Resource Management
Pi Kappa Alpha
Wetzel Hall Government
Bayliss Henninger Hall Government
Religious Studies Organization
Rho Lambda
Alpha Gamma Sigma
Alpha Sigma Tau
Anime Club
Economic Student Association
Horticulture Club
Sigma Lambda Gamma
Association of Educational Communications & Technology
Western Illinois University Bands
Student Honors Association
French Club
Womens Ultimate Frisbee
Womens Club Volleyball
Tanner Hall Government
Delta Zeta
Student Chapter of the Institute of Management Accountants
Student Alumni Association
Sigma Sigma Sigma
Feminists Action Alliance
Alpha Zeta
The Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture
Table Tennis Club
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Beta Alpha Psi
TEAMLEAD
National Council of Teachers of English
Beta Phi Pi Fraternity
International Friendship Club
Delta Upsilon
Society of Professional Journalists
Chi Omega
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity
WIU Students for Barack Obama
University Dance Theatre
University Union Board
Jazz Bands
Associated Students of Political Science
Western Investment Group
Mu Phi Epsilon
Theta Xi
Lincoln/Washington/Grote Hall Government
Sigma Kappa
Inter-Hall Council
WIUS FM
United States Institute for Theater Technology Student Chapter
Western Emergency Medical Services
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
College Democrats
Western Illinois University Construction Management Association
Greek Life
Number of fraternities
16
Fraternities with chapter houses
7
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Independent 81%
In fraternity 19%
Number of sororities
10
Sororities with chapter houses
4
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Independent 85%
In sorority 15%
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
Air Force ROTC
Not offered
Army ROTC
Offered on campus
Navy ROTC
Not offered
Events
Popular Campus Events
Balloon rally
Rocky After Dark - First Night
Dance Marathon
Al Sears Jazz Festival
Horn Field Campus Corn Maze
Fallen Soldiers 5K
Family Day
Homecoming
Big Pink Volleyball Tournament
Publications
Student Publication(s)
Western Courier
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Housing & Dorms
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- Residence Hall Information
- Residence Information for Specific Groups
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Student Body
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Sports
- Contact Information
- NCAA/NAIA Intercollegiate Varsity Sports
- Scholarship Sports
- Nonscholarship Sports
- Club Sports (intercollegiate)
- Intramural/recreational sports
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Clubs & Organizations
- Student Clubs & Organizations
- Greek Life
- Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
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