Tuition for undergraduate programmes is 16,700 USD, and tuition for graduate programmes is 11,250 USD. Room and board fees range from $7,700 USD to $10,200 USD.

The main campus of Western Illinois University is located in the rural town of Macomb, Illinois. Macomb campus spans 1,050 acres and houses more than 50 structures, including seven residence halls. The cost of on-campus living ranges from $5,396.00 to $6,469.75. Off-campus accommodation costs roughly 1000 to 1500 USD per month on average.

There are 9441 students registered at the university, with 818 of them being international students. Western Illinois University applications are competitive, with a 67 percent acceptance rate.

The main campus of Western Illinois University is located in the rural town of Macomb, Illinois. Macomb campus spans 1,050 acres and houses more than 50 structures, including seven residence halls. They also have a number of clubs and resource centres for the well-being and assistance of pupils. These clubs organise events for students to attend and maintain their interest in various other activities such as athletics, culture, and so on, which will aid in their overall growth. Classes will be a mix of in-person and virtual training to provide the physical distance that prevents the virus from spreading. Class schedules will be changed so that back-to-back sessions do not take place in the same room.

Western Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. 

Academic studies, according to university students, were designed to meet the demands of today's employment market. Not only are the studies handled in an interesting, stimulating, and difficult manner, but the classes themselves are also designed to prepare students for the future. According to Niche2021, 95 percent of students find work within two years of graduation, with an average annual pay of $35,100. Western Illinois University's average wage, according to payscale, is $61,831. Accenture, BDO Seidman, Caterpillar, Clifton Larson Allen, Deere & Company, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, the FBI, FS Growmark, the IRS, KPMG, McGladrey, and State Farm are among the university's employers.